Staff Accountant
CFS
Itasca, IL
Staff Accountant
A rapidly growing, nationally recognized design‑build construction organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their expanding Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to support high‑volume industrial, warehouse, and distribution construction projects while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
The finance team is growing due to significant expansion over the past five years, and you will work closely with an experienced Director of Finance who is committed to team development and ongoing process improvement.
Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Itasca, IL
Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant
- The Staff Accountant will assist with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and month-end close
- Support project accounting activities across multiple active construction projects
- Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and internal financial reporting
- Collaborate with project managers and internal stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy
- Assist with audits, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements in a rapidly scaling environment
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant Role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–3+ years of general accounting experience (construction or project accounting a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of construction accounting systems is a plus
What’s Offered
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Significant opportunities for career growth
- A team-oriented environment that encourages learning and development
- Exposure to complex, high-visibility construction projects
Join a Growing Finance Team
If you're looking for the next step in your accounting career within a fast-growing, dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply for the Staff Accountant role.
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MaxSalary: USD75000
MinSalary: USD65000
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.