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Non Profit Staff Accountant

The HistoryMakers
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

About the Company



The HistoryMakers, a national African American nonprofit educational/archival institution (http://www.thehistorymakers.org) with annual revenues of $2 million, seeking to grow to $3 million annually.



About the Role



Non Profit Staff Accountant sought for The HistoryMakers. He/she will report directly to the President. The applicant must be proficient in Quickbooks and extremely well-organized. He/she must have 3-7 years of prior fund accounting and business management experience. This position must work full time out of The HistoryMakers' offices in Chicago's South Loop. It is NOT a remote or hybrid position. Two years ago, 60 Minutes did a feature on The HistoryMakers. See the link below:


https://vimeo.com/923598529/f4215dda95?share=copy



Responsibilities



  • Handle monthly bill payments, bank and credit card reconciliations using Quickbooks.
  • Maintain excellent electronic and physical filing systems.
  • Prepare and record daily deposits and expenses.
  • Develop monthly and annual budgets as well as financial reports for the Board and other reports as needed.
  • Monitor online contributions and donor acknowledgements are sent.
  • Support a capital campaign with physical and electronic filing systems and timely correspondence and receipts.
  • On-going front-office administrative tasks such as file maintenance, correspondence, mailings, greetings guests, problem-solving, etc.
  • Other projects as needed.



Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • 2-5 years of fund and cost accounting experience.
  • Prior non profit experience preferred.



Required Skills



  • Proficient in Quickbooks, Microsoft Word, Excel(Vlook up and Pivot Tables) and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of FileMaker Pro preferred.
  • Strong and accurate typing speed and database entry.
  • Prior experience supporting a capital campaign.



Preferred Skills



  • Prior experience supporting a capital campaign.



Pay range and compensation package



Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The HistoryMakers also offers a competitive benefits package that includes 403(b), PTO, health, vision and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and school loan repayment assistance.



Equal Opportunity Statement



Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Salary : $2 - $3

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