About the Company:
Our client is a firmly establish non-profit based in downtown Chicago who are looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with an Accounting non-profit background to join their team as they continue their expansion.

Reasons to Work Here:

• Hybrid working schedule
• Strong medical / dental / vision
• Short term disability insurance
• Strong mission statement
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• 401k match
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Under the general guidance of the Senior Manager of Fiscal Operations the Grants Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day functions of grant management and accounts receivable. This includes the budgets, adjustments, monitoring actual vs budget, vouchering/billing, and timely grant reporting to funding authorities.

JOB FUNCTIONS: (include but is not limited to the following)

• Assist with vouchering and billing to ensure receipt of funds for the agency operations
• Maintain audit ready grant invoices files and related supporting documents meeting all accounting government standards and requirements.
• Assist with preparation of the various grant budgets, budget adjustments, monitoring and reporting budget vs. actual.
• Assist with timely grant reporting to the funding agencies.
• Analyze and report receivables
• Accurate and timely monthly close functions such as inputs revenue/receivables, and journal entries. This includes reconciliation for balance sheet accounts.
• Support of an annual audit, and audits from the various funding agencies.
• Prepare and enter accounts receivables into Financial Edge.
• Assist with proper account coding on accounts payables for children's program voucher
• Compliance with Employee and Fiscal policies. Work with the Senior Manager to address fiscal internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from accredited college or university required.
• Three or more years of job-related prior experience required;
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software;
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Detail oriented, have strong time management skills, and possess effective communication skills.
• Valid, current driver's license may be required.