Senior Staff Accountant

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Senior Staff Accountant preparing grants and tracking budget for community-focused youth services organization. Managing accounts payable and receivable tasks for government contracts and grants.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $68,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in not-for-profit accounting, including full cycle accounts receivable and government grant management, while maintaining compliance with GAAP standards. Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments are essential.

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Not-For-Profit Accounting ExperienceGovernment Grant ManagementGAAP KnowledgeFull Cycle Accounts ReceivableBachelor’s Degree in Accountancy

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Hard Skills

Accounts Payable ProcessMonth-End CloseVoucher PreparationCollections and ReconciliationsSAGE Intacct Accounting Software

Soft Skills

OrganizedCollaborative Team MemberCultural ResponsivenessProfessionalismFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Government ContractsCommunity-Based OrganizationYouth-Centered OrganizationAnti-Oppression FrameworkTrauma-Informed Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help with the day-to-day activities of the accounting department
Preparation of the vouchers for government grants
Track governmental contract submissions and payments and follow up
Perform other entries as assigned by the Controller
Review of bills before submission to funders
Assist with the month-end close
Assist with the accounts payable process
Meet weekly with the Supervisor to discuss workflow and receivables
Prepare vouchers for grants, which include City of Chicago, State of Illinois, Cook County, CPS and other contracts as assigned
Timely submission of all approved vouchers to funders
Full cycle process of accounts receivable including collections, reconciliations, revisions, and recording
Support Controller and program management tracking monthly budgets
Work with program staff to ensure expenses for contracts are properly accounted
Maintain ongoing schedules on Balance Sheet
Build positive workplace relationships and work as a collaborative team member
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience working in not-for-profit accounting
Bachelor’s degree in accountancy
Organized
Ability to work well across departments
Experience working with government grants is mandatory
Knowledge of GAAP based accounting
Experience in SAGE Intacct accounting software is wanted but not required
3 - 5 years of accounting experience is required
Consistently learning and working within frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice
Committed to working in a community-based, youth-centered organization, with flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Blue Cross Medical/Dental/Vision
403(b) retirement plan
Holidays
Paid Time Off
10 weeks Paid Parental Leave
EAP
Leadership Pipeline