Senior Accountant

MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION INC

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

403(b) plan retirement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mujeres Latinas en Acción Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead grant accounting, compliance, and day-to-day fund execution. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage about $6.5 million in revenue across 60 funding streams and mentor program staff for audit readiness and accurate reporting.

Hybrid work with weekly in-office presence; CPA or MBA preferred and a minimum 5 years nonprofit accounting experience. Travel to other offices may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in nonprofits or related sectors.
Strong knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance and Single Audit standards.
Demonstrated analytical precision and multi-funded budget management.
Excellent written and verbal communication with program staff.
Proficiency in modern accounting software and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

Grant Setup & Monitoring: ensure compliance and deadlines across awards.
Transaction Approval & Cost Allocations: approve expenditures and transfers.
Voucher & Invoice Generation: prepare and reconcile reimbursement vouchers.
Grant Close-Outs: manage close-out and final spend-downs.
SEFA & Audit Schedule Lead: prepare SEFA for external audits.
General Ledger Reconciliations: monthly reconciliations and line-item audits.
Corrective Action Implementation: address audit findings with stakeholders.
Day-to-Day Program Advisory: provide spend-down reports and budget support.
Grant Compliance Training: train staff on policies and documentation.

Skills

OMB Uniform Guidance

Single Audit standards

Nonprofit accounting

Analytical precision

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Database management

Job description

Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; requires occasional evenings/weekends for events
$85,000 to $95,000

Description:

The Senior Accountant serves as the primary technical and operational manager for grant accounting, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day fund execution. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this role works in close partnership with Program Directors, HR, and Development to ensure compliant spend-down and meticulous reporting for approximately $6.5 million in revenue across 60 funding streams. The Senior Accountant leads technical audit preparation, reimbursement voucher generation, expenditure tracking, and routine program staff training.
Reports to: Director of Finance
FSLA Status: Exempt

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Setup & Monitoring: Review grant agreements to master compliance parameters, allowable cost guidelines, and reporting deadlines across all federal, state, and private awards.
Transaction Approval & Cost Allocations: Review and approve daily expenditures charged to grant accounts, verifying allowable costs and approving cost transfers to correct variances.
Voucher & Invoice Generation: Prepare, submit, and reconcile federal, state, and local reimbursement vouchers, ensuring timely cash collections and fund compliance.
Grant Close-Outs: Manage the technical close-out of grant awards, verifying final spend- downs and submitting complete compliance packages.

Technical Audit Preparation & Reconciliations

SEFA & Audit Schedule Lead: Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and compile all supporting schedules for external auditors and agency site visits.
General Ledger Reconciliations: Perform monthly account reconciliations, line-item audits, and grant balance verification to ensure clean financial records for executive reporting.
Corrective Action Implementation: Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Program leads to execute corrective action plans for any compliance or audit findings.

Operational Program Support & Capacity Building

Day-to-Day Program Advisory: Serve as the primary operational contact for Program Directors, providing monthly spend-down reports, budget tracking, and assistance with routine budget amendment requests.
Grant Compliance Training: Design, update, and facilitate training for new and existing staff on grant administration policies, time allocations, and expense documentation.
Procedural Support: Assist the Director of Finance in drafting, refining, and enforcing internal accounting procedures and workflow controls

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and bookkeeping experience within nonprofits, government agencies, or related sectors.
Regulatory Mastery: Demonstrated technical knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance, Single Audit standards, and federal/state grant accounting principles.
Analytical Precision: Meticulous attention to detail with proven success managing complex multi-funded program budgets.
Collaborative Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a supportive, service-oriented approach to assisting program staff.
Technical Savvy: High proficiency in modern accounting software, database management, and advanced Excel functions.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

This position has a hybrid work schedule which includes weekly in office presence.
Standard office environment.
Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 20 lbs.
Travel to other Mujeres office locations.
Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits

Medical: Multiple PPO and HMO health plans. (employee contribution required).
Dental & Vision: Optional plans.
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement: Optional 403(b) plan.
Vacation: Based on years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of 5.83 hours per month for all full-time and part-time employees.
Personal Days: 5 paid personal days per year (accrued monthly).
Winter Wellness Days: 3 additional paid days between December and March.
Summer Hours: Early dismissal (1:00 p.m.) on alternating Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Paid Holidays: 14 paid holidays including Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples Day, and Winter holidays.

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at mujeres@mujereslat.org. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of Mujeres pay equity commitment, it’s our policy that upon offering employment, we do not negotiate salary or benefits.

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