Public Sector Accountant: Grants, GAAP & Close

ADP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CMAP seeks a detail-oriented Accountant in Chicago, IL to join its Finance division and support financial integrity through accurate accounting operations. This role involves AR, cash receipts, journal entries, and month-end close under GAAP.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 familiarity is preferred. The position offers a hybrid schedule at CMAP's Old Post Office location and opportunities to grow technical

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of directly applicable accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, improve processes, and collaborate across teams.

Mansioni

• Processes accounts receivable and cash receipts, prepares bank deposits, and ensures accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Prepares and posts journal entries and supports month end close activities in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitors project and grant activity to ensure compliance, appropriate billing, and accurate financial reporting.
• Performs reconciliations for assigned accounts and investigates variances; prepares adjusting entries as needed.
• Supports financial transparency and compliance by collaborating with departments across CMAP and engaging with external partners.
• Assists with maintaining financial data within CMAP’s enterprise resource planning system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and participates in continuous improvement efforts.
• Contributes to process optimization, internal control enhancements, and improvements to ERP functionality.

Conoscenze

Accounts Receivable

Cash Receipts

Journal Entries

GAAP

Analytical Skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Descrizione del lavoro

CMAP seeks a detail-oriented Accountant in Chicago, IL to join its Finance division and support financial integrity through accurate accounting operations. This role involves AR, cash receipts, journal entries, and month-end close under GAAP.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 familiarity is preferred. The position offers a hybrid schedule at CMAP's Old Post Office location and opportunities to grow technical