Nonprofit Accounting Manager: Grants & Budgets

Lakeside Community Committee; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Community Committee in Chicago, IL seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable/receivable, GL analysis, and monthly vouchering for grants. The role supports the CFO in preparing financial statements, budgets, and audits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include maintaining internal controls, supervising accounting staff, reconciling bank statements, and collaborating with program managers to monitor expenditures against budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience required; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce internal financial controls and policies.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams and process vouchers.
• Assist CFO with monthly close, grants, budgets, and audits.
• Reconcile bank statements and analyze variances with program staff.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Lakeside Community Committee in Chicago, IL seeks an Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable/receivable, GL analysis, and monthly vouchering for grants. The role supports the CFO in preparing financial statements, budgets, and audits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include maintaining internal controls, supervising accounting staff, reconciling bank statements, and collaborating with program managers to monitor expenditures against budgets and