Accountant II

THE CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SOLUTION; El Vista (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Plan

Dependent Care Plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) is seeking an Accountant II to manage grant budgeting, billing, and financial monitoring, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and internal controls. You will develop grant budgets, prepare invoices, reconcile ledgers, and support audits while collaborating with program staff and finance to keep transactions properly recorded.

Located in Peoria, IL, this exempt role offers a 37.5-hour week, competitive benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years of accounting experience.
• Grant budgeting and invoicing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with grant compliance and financial reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed grant and contract budgets with program leadership.
• Prepare budget revisions and monitor spending against approved budgets.
• Prepare grant invoices, reimbursement and draw requests.
• Reconcile grant revenue and expenditures to the general ledger.
• Support monthly close, audit readiness, and reporting.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Billing & invoicing

Financial monitoring

Compliance

Accounts payable/receivable

General ledger

Audit preparation

Budget reporting

Journal entries

Internal controls

Education

Associates Degree or High School Diploma

Job description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary:

Starting at $65,000 (Exempt)

About the Position:

The Accountant II performs professional accounting work with an emphasis on grant budgeting, billing, financial monitoring, and compliance. This position develops and maintains grant budgets, prepares accurate and timely grant invoices and reimbursement requests, reconciles grant activity to the general ledger, and supports financial reporting to funders and agency leadership. The Accountant II also performs account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable functions, financial analysis, audit preparation, and internal control activities while working closely with Finance and program staff to ensure transactions are properly recorded and grant requirements are met.

A Typical Day as an Accountant II:

• Develop detailed grant and contract budgets in collaboration with program leadership, including personnel, fringe benefits, operating expenses, indirect costs, match requirements, and other allowable costs.
• Prepare budget revisions, amendments, projections, and supporting schedules; monitor grant spending against approved budgets and funding periods and communicate variances, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Prepare accurate and timely grant invoices, reimbursement requests, draw requests, and related financial reports in accordance with funder requirements, contract terms, agency records, and established deadlines.
• Reconcile grant revenue, receivables, deferred revenue, expenditures, and payments to the general ledger and supporting documentation; research discrepancies and prepare necessary corrections or adjustments.
• Maintain grant financial records, award documents, budgets, billing schedules, cost allocation support, reporting deadlines, and other documentation needed for audit readiness and funder compliance.
• Partner with program staff and grant administrators to review expenditures for allowability, proper coding, available funding, period of performance, and compliance with grant or contract requirements.
• Assist with grant closeout activities, including final invoices, expenditure reconciliations, revenue recognition, outstanding receivable follow-up, and preparation of required financial schedules.
• Assist with Indirect Cost Rate Proposals.
• Prepare, review, code, and process accounts payable invoices in accordance with agency procedures, grant requirements, and approved budgets.
• Review accounts payable edit listings, verify payment amounts, and assist with check and electronic payment processing to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Code and reconcile accounts receivable activity and ensure timely and accurate posting of grant revenue, reimbursements, program revenue, and other receipts.
• Prepare, enter, and maintain journal entries, allocations, invoices, and other accounting transactions with complete and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile and analyze assigned general ledger accounts, investigate variances, and recommend or prepare corrections and adjustments as needed.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close, financial statement preparation, annual audit and monitoring requests, and preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for management and program staff, including budget-to-actual reports, grant spending summaries, receivable schedules, and projections.
• Maintain effective internal controls and organized electronic or paper records that support accurate accounting, grant compliance, audit readiness, and agency reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance to program and Finance staff regarding grant coding, documentation, invoice support, budget usage, and other accounting requirements.

Location:

2610 W. Richwoods Blvd. Peoria, IL

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years of experience
• Accounting Experience (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Additional Benefits:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

For information on The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.cyfsolutions.org/.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.