Accounting Manager

CFS

Schaumburg, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$135,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Journal Entries, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, SAP, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Schaumburg, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Accounting Manager
$115,000 to $135,000

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of our logistics and supply chain business. This role is responsible for managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Why Work Here:

  • Industry Growth: Join a dynamic and expanding logistics company

  • Leadership Role: Play a key role in shaping financial processes and strategy

  • Career Path: Opportunities for advancement into senior finance roles

  • Team Culture: Collaborative environment with strong operational partnerships

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, healthcare, and retirement plans


Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily accounting operations including general ledger, billing, AR/AP, and payroll

  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and KPIs

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies

  • Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to align financial practices with business activities

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

  • Support audits and regulatory compliance requirements

  • Mentor and develop accounting staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred)

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role

  • Logistics, transportation, or supply chain industry experience strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles

  • Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills


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MaxSalary: USD135000
MinSalary: USD115000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/