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Staff Accountant

Chicago Water and Fire

CWF Restoration is a fast-paced restoration company helping homeowners, property managers, and businesses recover from water, fire, storm, mold, and other property damage. Our accounting team plays an important role in keeping our operations accurate, organized, and moving forward.

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is organized, trustworthy, numbers-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Prepare and post journal entries.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor statements, and general ledger accounts.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Assist with financial reporting and internal accounting records.
  • Review invoices, payments, deposits, and expense documentation for accuracy.
  • Communicate with vendors, customers, internal departments, and management as needed.
  • Assist with job costing, billing support, and restoration project-related accounting tasks.
  • Help monitor outstanding receivables and support collections follow-up when needed.
  • Identify discrepancies and help resolve accounting issues.
  • Maintain organized and confidential accounting records.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred.
  • Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience with accounting software preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • Opportunity to grow with an established restoration company.
  • Hands-on exposure to accounting operations in a dynamic industry.
  • Benefits package
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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