Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Oak Brook, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
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 theStaff 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 theStaff 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 EB-2026761748Similar remote jobs
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