Salary Mid-Point: $72,500
Location: Chicago IL
Job Type: Permanent

IFG Chicago's non-profit client is looking for a staff accountant to join their team. Located in Chicago on a hybrid basis. The role will be responsible for accounts payable, month-end close, grant accounting, and more.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Verify and record invoices, stipends, honorariums, reimbursements, and matching gifts.
  • Process weekly payables ensuring correct vendors and GL expense codes.
  • Process and reconcile monthly credit card expenses.
  • Resolve account past due and/or credit amounts.
  • Reconcile accounts payable monthly.
  • Verify and record grant payment authorizations.
  • Process weekly grants payables ensuring correct vendors and GL expense codes.
  • Process and reconcile grant financial reports.
  • Reconcile grants payable accounts monthly.
  • Assist with annual 990PF grant schedule preparation.
  • Maintain petty cash, bank account deposits, and reconciliations.
  • Assist with Microsoft GP, Bill.com, and SmartSimple reconciliations.
  • Assist with journal entry review and verification.
  • Maintain finance department files and documentation.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned by CFO.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred
  • 3+ years of accounting experience in nonprofit or private foundation
  • Experience with grants management software such as SmartSimple a plus.