Grant Budgeting Accountant II

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions; 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

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