Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Bannockburn, IL · Posted November 3, 2026
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Staff Accountant
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Join a growing organization where your work will have immediate visibility and impact.
Gain exposure beyond Accounts Payable, including account reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and month-end processes.
Hybrid schedule offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
Work closely with senior accounting leadership and gain valuable mentorship from experienced professionals.
Opportunity to contribute in a proactive, fast-paced environment that values initiative and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:
Process weekly accounts payable payments and manage vendor transactions.
Enter and review invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports.
Communicate with vendors and support annual filing requirements.
Assist with account reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and month-end accounting activities.
Maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations.
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
3+ years of accounting experience, including Accounts Payable responsibilities.
Experience with account reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF functions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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