Highlights
A growing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in a hands-on role supporting daily accounting operations and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable researching financial information, identifying discrepancies, and working across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chesterton, IN |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $65,000–$80,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Staff Accountant
Location: Chesterton, Indiana
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary: $65,000–$80,000
Position Overview
A growing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in a hands-on role supporting daily accounting operations and financial reporting. This position is ideal for an analytical accounting professional with 1–3 years of experience who understands general ledger accounting, month-end close, bank reconciliations, and pricing.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable researching financial information, identifying discrepancies, and working across departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Support the month-end close process, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations.
Perform bank reconciliations and research discrepancies to ensure accurate account balances.
Assist with general ledger accounting, including posting journal entries and maintaining accurate account activity.
Analyze pricing, costs, margins, and financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities.
Support pricing analysis and help ensure accurate pricing information is maintained.
Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules for monthly reporting.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
Assist with financial reporting and other accounting-related analysis as needed.
Collaborate with internal departments to gather information and resolve accounting and pricing questions.
Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
Qualifications
1–3 years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant or similar role.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
Experience with bank reconciliations and journal entries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of pricing, costs, and financial analysis.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented accountant who wants to continue developing their accounting career. They should be comfortable working in the GL, digging into financial data, understanding how pricing impacts the business, and taking ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment.
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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.
