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Senior Accountant

CFS

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Our client, a growing company in the renewable energy industry , is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. #SeniorAccountant #RenewableEnergyJobs #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #EnergyIndustryJobs.
    CFS

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

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    Senior Accountant


    About the Senior Accountant Role:
    Our client, a growing company in the renewable energy industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and has a strong foundation in financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvement.




    Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant:



    • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

    • Prepare and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.

    • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

    • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and audit support activities.

    • Support ongoing process improvements, system enhancements, and accounting efficiencies.

    • Assist with project accounting and financial analysis related to renewable energy initiatives.




    Requirements for the Senior Accountant:



    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).

    • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within energy, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, or other project-based environments.

    • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

    • Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

    • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.




    Why Join the Team?



    • Opportunity to work in a growing renewable energy organization helping support sustainable energy solutions.

    • High-visibility role with exposure to leadership and strategic initiatives.

    • Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

    • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

    • Excellent professional development and career growth opportunities.




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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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