Senior Accountant

Tasc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Leave – STD

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TASC seeks a Senior Accountant to support accounting, financial reporting, grant management, and finance operations in a fast-paced nonprofit setting. You’ll participate in month‑end close, reconciliations, and grant/billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires collaboration across departments, strong Excel/ERP skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving reporting needs. Prior nonprofit experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of related accounting experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Great Plains, Paylocity, and Medcom.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
• Experience in nonprofit or grant‑driven accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month‑end close, reconciliations, and general ledger prep.
• Assist with grant/contract financial reporting and billing workflows.
• Support audits and compliance activities with management.
• Handle voucher and payroll allocations and month‑end entries.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation for billing.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to travel

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

Paylocity

Medcom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management™ we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

We are currently looking for Full-Time –Senior Accountant
Starting at $80,000 - $87,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant supports the overall accounting, financial reporting, grant management, and finance operations functions of the organization. This role is responsible for assisting with month-end close, reconciliations, grant and contract financial support, billing/vouchering workflows, revenue recognition and cross-functional operational finance support.

This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits and compliance requirements, improving workflow processes, and assisting with continuity planning across the Finance Department. The Senior Accountant must be comfortable operating in a fast paced nonprofit and grant-driven environment with evolving operational and reporting needs..

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Conducts monthly analysis for accounting transactions including bank reconciliations, employee and non-employee receivables and payables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, deferred revenue, and other assets and liabilities and prepares monthly detailed general ledger working papers that provide documentation of account activity.
• Assists with preparation for external audits required by contracts, grantors and regulatory bodies and provides technical assistance on accounting, finance, budgeting and financial reporting matters to management staff.
• Assists with and prepares accounting transactions including voucher and payroll allocations, deposits and cash receipts, one-time journal entries, recurring journal entries, invoice preparation and month-end close support.
• Assists with grant and contract financial reporting, billing/vouchering workflows, reconciliations and supporting documentation related to DHS, DCFS, ICJIA, IDPH and other funding sources.
• Assists with revenue recognition support, contract utilisation tracking, reconciliations and financial reporting analysis.
• Supports workflow documentation, SOP development, process standardisation and continuity planning across finance functions.

Invoicing / Billing Support

• Produces, analyzes, bills, tracks and reports monthly billing and financial activity related to assigned programmes, contracts and operational workflows.
• Assists with monitoring billing exceptions, rejected claims, reimbursement activity and related reconciliation issues.
• Maintains organised financial documentation and supporting records for billing, grant reporting and operational finance activities.

Accounting Activities and Team Backup

• Assists with or provides backup for other accounting and financial reporting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close activities, payroll allocation support and financial analysis.
• Assists with cross‑training efforts and helps maintain written procedures, workflow documentation and training materials related to accounting and finance functions
• Supports ongoing finance operational improvement initiatives and assists with maintaining organised electronic file structures and workflow processes.

Our Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university; and three to five years of related accounting experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and prepare correspondence and memos
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed (evenings/weekend hours)
• Knowledge of computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
• Must be available to attend meetings and meet the needs of the department/agency throughout the city as needed.
• Technical aptitude – possesses specialised knowledge and skills in not‑for‑profit accounting, finance, financial reporting and financial reporting systems. This includes competence in Excel, Word, Great Plains, Paylocity reports, Medcom, etc.
• Detail oriented – pays meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave – Short‑term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.