
Staff Accountant
CFS, Northbrook, IL, United States
Duration: Full Time
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Staff Accountant
Schedule: Hybrid (3+ days onsite)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support a busy accounting team during a period of increased workload. This role is ideal for someone with strong SAP experience who is comfortable working in a dynamic, project‑based environment and supporting reconciliations and month-end close activities.
The position requires a hands-on accounting professional who can work independently, manage exceptions, and contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up time.
Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant
- Perform account reconciliations, primarily supporting AR and related general ledger accounts
- Assist with month-end close activities, with heavier involvement during the first week of the month
- Support project-based accounting work, including ad hoc reporting and process support
- Collaborate with the accounting team to support day-to-day operational needs
Required Qualifications for the Staff Accountant Role
- SAP experience required (S/4HANA strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of reconciliations and month-end close processes
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Solid Excel skills for analysis and reporting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting project-based accounting work
- Background in environments undergoing process improvement or automation
- Exposure to AR-focused accounting or operational accounting support
Ideal Staff Accountant Profile
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Able to manage ambiguity and resolve issues independently
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment
- Strong communicator and collaborative team contributor