Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is hiring: Accountant in Highland Park

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

A mission-driven organization in the public service and community wellness space is seeking an Accountant to support and evolve its financial operations. This is a hands-on Accountant role with broad exposure across systems, reporting, and reconciliations—ideal for someone who enjoys variety and values impact. The position is based in the northern suburbs of the Chicagoland area and offers a balanced, community-centered work environment.

Why Consider This Accountant Opportunity

• Long-established and respected organization with strong roots
• Work-life balance and generous benefits
• Direct access to senior leaders and decision-makers
• Stable, well-resourced team with room to modernize and improve
• Unique access to recreational perks and programs
• A collaborative environment where your accountant expertise actually matters
  
  

• Own day-to-day accounting tasks across systems
• Coordinate reconciliations, deposits, and fund reporting
• Liaise across teams to ensure accurate records and workflows
• Support budgeting, audits, and tax filings
• Maintain general ledger integrity and act as the go-to accountant contact
• Keep financial processes running smoothly while spotting ways to improve them
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong reconciliation and journal entry skills
• Proficient in Excel and general ledger systems
• Experience with QuickBooks, INCODE, or similar platforms a plus
• Knowledge of fund accounting helpful
• Organized, detail-focused, and collaborative in nature
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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