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Staff Accountant Jobs in Oak Brook, USA at CFS
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Staff Accountant About the Staff Accountant Opportunity:
Our client, a well‑established and mission‑driven organization in the affordable housing sector, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their collaborative finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independent work, managing complex reconciliations, and supporting a high‑impact organization that serves communities across multiple properties.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment and enjoy variety in your month‑to‑month responsibilities, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to meaningful work.
Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:
Reconciliations & General Accounting (Primary Focus)
- Complete bank reconciliations for 200+ accounts across multiple entities
- Perform A/R reconciliations for 30 HUD‑funded housing properties
- Track tenant portions using multiple billing systems
- Manage and reconcile high‑volume intercompany accounts
Accounts Payable (1 Day/Week)
- Serve as AP backup, including cutting checks for 30 companies
Month-End & Audit Support
- Prepare journal entries for approximately 30 entities
- Assist with month-end close procedures
- Support both internal and HUD audit preparation
- Work in a paperless system using Acumatica
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
Must‑Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 1–3 years of accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUPs; many templates already built)
- Ability to work independently and handle high‑volume, multi‑entity workflows
Nice‑to‑Haves:
- Nonprofit experience
- Exposure to HUD, affordable housing, or property management accounting
- Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP systems
- Previous audit prep experience
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Work in a mostly remote environment
- Join a supportive team with strong leadership
- Opportunity to gain experience across multiple entities and HUD‑funded properties
- Meaningful work that contributes directly to community stability
- Grow your skills in a high‑volume, fast‑paced accounting environment
Title: Staff Accountant
Company: CFS
Location: Oak Brook, USA
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