Senior Accountant

Title: Grant Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL
Rate: 70 - 80k

Job Description: 

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP). 
• General Ledger Maintenance: Oversee and maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month end close, and ensuring proper coding of transactions. 
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, monitoring actual expenses and revenue against budgeted amounts, and providing variance analysis to management. 
• Grant & Fund Management: Manage accounting for restricted funds, grants, and donations, ensuring compliance with donor and grantor requirements. Prepare financial reports for grants and assist with audits related to grant funding. 
• Audit & Compliance: Lead preparation for the annual audit and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations impacting nonprofits. 
• Internal Controls: Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, working to identify and mitigate potential financial risks and inefficiencies. 
• Tax Filings & Compliance: Work with outside accountants to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, including Form 990, state filings, and other required nonprofit reports. 

• Proficiency in accounting software (Fund EZ, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Non-Profit exp, Gant/restricted funds exp