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Staff Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing

Elmhurst, IL · Posted November 4, 2026

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Staff Accountant

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Benefit from a hybrid work model after onboarding and training, offering flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. • Receive industry-leading benefits • Gain hands-on experience in both accounting and finance through reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting responsibilities. • Work alongside leadership that promotes from within, with managers and supervisors who advanced internally. • Join a highly stable organization with a proven track record of navigating economic cycles and continued growth.

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, analyses, and budgeting support schedules. • Review and analyze general ledger transactions and account activity to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Perform monthly account reconciliations, reviews, and variance analysis. • Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization. • Develop and maintain advanced Excel-based reporting and analytical tools. • Serve as a financial liaison to departments by supporting business needs and financial initiatives.

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. • Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or general accounting preferred. • Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting capabilities. • CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation is a plus. • Manufacturing Industry Experience required

$65K-$80K

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