Highlights
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: • 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or Staff Accountant experience, preferably within construction or real estate. • Collaborate with leadership on accounting projects and process improvements typical of a Staff Accountant position.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Deerfield, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $60,000–$80,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Staff Accountant
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Work closely with the Controller and leadership team on key financial initiatives
• Gain exposure to broad Staff Accountant responsibilities across multiple entities and development projects
• Enjoy long-term career growth within a stable and established development firm
• Receive comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment with hands-on involvement in the business
• Opportunity to develop both operational and month-end close experience in a well-rounded Staff Accountant role
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:
• Process and code vendor invoices by project and cost category
• Maintain job cost accounting records and reconcile accounts to the general ledger
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multiple entities
• Manage accounts receivable activities, customer payments, deposits, and collections
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close procedures as a Staff Accountant
• Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support lender reporting, construction draws, and CPA documentation requests
• Collaborate with leadership on accounting projects and process improvements typical of a Staff Accountant position
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
• 5+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or Staff Accountant experience, preferably within construction or real estate
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and general ledger reconciliations
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities
• Ability to work independently while handling the diverse responsibilities of a Staff Accountant
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills required for a successful Staff Accountant
$60,000 - $80,000
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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.
