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Senior Accountant

CFS

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • $80,000–$95,000 Per Year

Highlights

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$80,000–$95,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description



Senior Accountant


Ready to build your career with one of Chicago’s most respected real estate development firms? This opportunity offers hands-on exposure to a diverse property portfolio, direct visibility to leadership, and a clear path for long-term growth within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Salary: $80,000-$95,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Join a highly respected Chicago real estate investment and development firm
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio including office, multifamily, retail, hospitality, parking, and restaurant operations
• Work directly with the Controller and senior leadership on high-impact accounting and financial projects
• Strong opportunity for career advancement and increased responsibility as the company continues to grow
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where you can truly make the role your own
• Memorial Day through Labor Day half-day Fridays with catered lunch provided
• Employee discounts at company-owned restaurants
• Work-from-home flexibility with 12 remote days annually
• Exposure to budgeting, loan compliance, cash management, joint ventures, and real estate operations

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:


• Maintain general ledger accounting for a portfolio of commercial and multifamily properties
• Prepare financial statements, lender reporting packages, and owner reporting schedules
• Participate in monthly close processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Assist with annual budgets, CAM reconciliations, and real estate tax reconciliations
• Support cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting
• Manage lease administration within Yardi and coordinate tenant improvement draw processes

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:


• 2-5 years of accounting experience within commercial real estate
• Strong understanding of GAAP and tax accounting principles
• Experience with Yardi and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• CPA or active progress toward CPA certification preferred


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About Company

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.

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