Senior Staff Accountant
CFS
Chicago, IL
Senior Staff Accountant
Global Professional Services Firm | Chicago, IL (Mostly Remote)
We are partnering with a highly respected, international professional services organization located in downtown Chicago to identify a Senior Staff Accountant.
The role offers strong exposure to corporate accounting in a well-structured environment with meaningful growth potential. Ideal candidates will have 1–2+ years of experience and be early in their career, sharp, curious, and eager to develop.
The position is mostly remote, with an expectation to be onsite approximately 4 days per month. Additional office time is optional for those who prefer it.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general ledger accounting activities
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with monthly and year-end close processes
- Complete account reconciliations, including bank and intercompany
- Support fixed assets and lease accounting
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
- Partner cross-functionally with AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and international finance teams
- Assist with audit requests and documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function
Ideal Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 1–2+ years of experience (public accounting preferred but not required)
- Public accounting, public/private mix, or strong industry background all considered
- CPA or CPA-track preferred, not required
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals
- Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar a plus)
- Professional, engaged, and personable communication style
What Makes This Role Stand Out
- Clear runway for advancement with a company that promotes from within
- Opportunity to build broad accounting experience within a large, complex organization
- Mentorship from experienced accounting leadership
- Collaborative, motivated team environment
- Flexible work model with strong work-life balance
- Competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including:
- Strong 401(k) match
- Summer Fridays
- Performance bonus
- Supportive manager who invests in development
Compensation
- $70,000 – $85,000 base salary + bonus
If you know someone with 1–2 years of strong accounting experience who’s ready for their next step, please let me know. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants exposure, stability, and long-term growth.
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MaxSalary: USD85000
MinSalary: USD70000
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.