Senior Accountant
CFS
Downers Grove, IL
Senior Staff Accountant
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 + bonus
Location: Downers Grove
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Well-rounded Senior Staff Accountant role with ownership of monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
• High-impact Senior Staff Accountant position with direct partnership with the Controller and exposure to audit, tax, budgeting, and forecasting
• Opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant to play a lead role in system implementations and ongoing process improvements
• Broad visibility across departmental financials, group reporting, and enterprise-wide close activities
• Collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career growth potential
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Staff Accountant:
• Own the monthly close and reporting process as a Senior Staff Accountant, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and variance analysis
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules while maintaining GAAP compliance as a Senior Staff Accountant
• Serve as a key Senior Staff Accountant partner to external audit and tax providers by preparing audit schedules and supporting annual filings
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial system enhancements as a Senior Staff Accountant, driving efficiency and process improvement
Qualifications for the Senior Staff Accountant:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Senior Staff Accountant or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP with advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant looking to step into a hands-on role with meaningful ownership over financial reporting, close, and cross-functional accounting initiatives in a stable, growing organization.
$80,000 – $95,000 + bonus
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MaxSalary: USD95000
MinSalary: USD80000
About the Company
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.