Job Description
Are you passionate about balancing the books while making a difference? A mission-driven nonprofit near the University of Chicago is looking for a
Staff Accountant to help ensure every dollar is accounted for and every financial report supports our cause. If you love numbers with a purpose, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to work for something bigger than the bottom line!
Staff Accountant Responsibilities: - Keep our finances on track by maintaining the general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and transparency
- Help manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow to keep operations running smoothly
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, grant reports, and budgets that drive our mission forward
- Ensure our accounting practices align with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards
- Assist with the annual audit and collaborate with external auditors
Staff Accountant Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or a related field
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit environment
- Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and grant reporting
- Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or other accounting software
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to work for a mission-driven organization
If you’re ready to turn your accounting career into a force for good, apply today! Let’s make every dollar count—together.
Thank you,
Jessica Xiques
Accounting/Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network
Job Tags
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