Staff Accountant

CFS

Aurora, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$76,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Billing, Cash Flow, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Document Management, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Financial Operations, General Ledger Accounting, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Return on Sales (ROS), Tax Returns, Team Player, Technical Accounting
LOCATION
Aurora, IL
POSTED
5 days ago

Staff Accountant (Full Time – Hybrid)

Location: Aurora, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1‑hour lunch)

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and sales tax filing for a growing organization. This is a full‑time, hybrid role, requiring employees to be in the office on Tuesdays and one additional day each week.


Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

  • Prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple states (average ~50 returns monthly).
  • Perform hands‑on accounting functions, including reconciliations and general ledger work.
  • Utilize Excel for reporting and analysis (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas).
  • Support month‑end processes and various accounting projects as needed.


Requirements for the Staff Accountant:

  • 5–8 years of staff accounting experience.
  • Experience with sales tax filing; Avalara experience is a plus.
  • NetSuite experience preferred.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Ability to work independently and ask questions when needed.
  • Must be comfortable in a dog‑friendly office environment.

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MaxSalary: USD76000
MinSalary: USD70000

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/