Nonprofit Staff Accountant: GAAP & Grants

Chicago Foundation for Women; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) seeks a Staff Accountant to support financial operations under the COO. The role maintains financial records, prepares monthly statements, reconciles accounts, and ensures GAAP compliance.

You will manage accounts payable, assist with audits, and help file taxes while coordinating with Fund EZ and Raiser's Edge. This full-time, on-site position offers a salary range of $55,000–$65,000 and opportunities to contribute to gender equity initiatives in the

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in general accounting and month-end close
• Familiarity with Fund EZ and Raiser's Edge preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Manage the accounts payable process.
• Reconciles all balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Assist with filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Maintains knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Process and post daily cash receipts in accounting software (Fund EZ), including check deposits and credit card payments; verify donation/payment type in fundraising program (Raiser’s Edge)
• Perform monthly revenue reconciliation between Fund EZ and Raiser’s Edge by the 3rd workday of the month
• Update Giving Councils and Giving Circles Fund Balance Statements (monthly basis)
• Update statements and prepare letters to Donor Advised Fund holders (quarterly basis)
• Communicate and enforce purchasing policies and payment requisition procedures with staff and vendors, maintain vendor files
• Enter fiscal year operating budget data into Fund EZ
• Reconcile annual grant disbursements by grantee, amount, and fund with Foundant (GMS)
• Attend and actively participate in required educational programs, and departmental and staff meetings
• Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and President/CEO

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General accounting

Audit support

Financial reconciliation

Tools

Fund EZ

Raiser's Edge

Foundant (GMS)

Job description

The Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) seeks a Staff Accountant to support financial operations under the COO. The role maintains financial records, prepares monthly statements, reconciles accounts, and ensures GAAP compliance.

You will manage accounts payable, assist with audits, and help file taxes while coordinating with Fund EZ and Raiser's Edge. This full-time, on-site position offers a salary range of $55,000–$65,000 and opportunities to contribute to gender equity initiatives in the