Staff Accountant

Job in Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois, 60031, USA

Listing for: CFS

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01

Job specializations:

Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Staff Accountant, Accounting Manager
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Manager

Staff Accountant Our manufacturing client in the far north suburbs is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team. This Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and will support Month End Close and reporting and will strong exposure to other areas in the team.

What we like about the Staff Accountant role:

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote after training)
Flexible work hours (start times between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM)
Supportive, low-stress accounting team with long employee tenure
Exposure to multiple areas of accounting, including AR, AP, cash applications, and month-end close
Excellent opportunity for recent Accounting or Finance graduates

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

Process cash applications, lockbox transactions, wires, and credit card payments
Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
Assist with daily sales and labor reporting
Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger accuracy
Support month-end close activities and financial reporting
Learn company systems and gradually take on additional accounting responsibilities
Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and reporting requests

Staff Accountant Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or similar
Basic knowledge of accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred:

Internship or accounting experience
Experience with cash applications, AR, or AP
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Macros
Process improvement or data analysis experience

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