Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Glenview, IL · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Staff Accountant
Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Immediate opportunity to make an impact during a critical year-end close period • Exposure to accounting across 8 related entities • High-volume accounting environment ideal for experienced professionals • Opportunity to expand expertise in nonprofit accounting • Stable organization with established accounting processes and leadership support • Diverse responsibilities across reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and general ledger accounting
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant: • Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, including 20+ monthly reconciliations • Manage fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and payroll liabilities • Reconcile operating accounts and high-volume check activity • Support month-end and year-end close activities • Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting schedules • Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform account reconciliations
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 5+ years of relevant accounting experience • Experience with bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting • Experience in nonprofit environments preferred • Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables • Yardi experience preferred • Ability to thrive in a high-volume, multi-entity accounting environment
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