Grant Accountant — Hybrid, Impactful Grants Finance

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 41.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

CPA-track

Microsoft Excel

Educación

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

Herramientas

Sage Intacct

Descripción del empleo

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.