Grant Accountant

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Network is hiring a Grant Accountant in Dolton, IL. This contract-to-hire role focuses on owning key accounting processes, month-end close, and grant-related reporting with visibility to senior leadership.

You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants while supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts. Onsite training and hybrid work afterward are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Grant accounting experience (3–5 years) preferred.
• CPA or CPA track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and on time.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership.
• Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting.
• Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants.
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses.
• Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
• Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements
• Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

CPA-track

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Grant Accountant in Dolton, Illinois. This contract-to-hire Grant Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys owning key accounting processes while supporting leadership reporting and compliance needs. As the Grant Accountant, you’ll play a central role in month-end close, reconciliations, and grant-related reporting, with visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and on time
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership
• Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting
• Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions
• Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses
• Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
• Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements
• Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Grant accounting experience (3–5 years)
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Audit support experience preferred
• CPA or CPA track preferred
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Compensation: $30-38 per hour
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
• Work Model: Onsite for training, Hybrid afterward.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.