Senior Accountant

sccm; Mount Prospect (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Generous paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Job summary

SCCM is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the integrity of financial records, manage the general ledger, and support budgeting and forecasting. The role ensures GAAP compliance, grant management, and adherence to organizational policies, with opportunities to leverage AI in accounting systems.

Ideal candidates will have a CPA, 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, and proficiency with Dynamics 365 BC and Jet Reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Dynamics 365 BC and Jet Reports preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience; nonprofit accounting and grant management preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents financial statements and related analysis to management and staff.
• Administers grant accounting activities, including monitoring expenditures and ensuring grant compliance.
• Supports internal control processes by identifying risks and documenting procedures.
• Collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and IT to optimize AI in systems and processes.
• Reviews restricted fund statements and prepares journal entries for gains/losses and fees.
• Participates in monthly and year-end close processes.
• Maintains fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Grant management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Jet Reports

Job description

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000
If hired, you must reside in the Chicagoland area.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the integrity of the organization's financial records and reporting. This role maintains the general ledger, performs complex accounting analyses, oversees key accounting functions, supports budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), grant requirements, and organizational policies

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepares and presents financial statements and related analysis to management and staff.

• Administers grant accounting activities, including monitoring expenditures, reviewing allowability of costs, preparing reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with grant agreements, and supporting grant audits.

• Supports and strengthens internal control processes by identifying risks, documenting procedures, and recommending process improvements.

• Collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology staff to optimize the use of AI technologies within accounting systems, reporting platforms, and business processes.

• Reviews restricted fund statements monthly, creating a report to determine journal entries for short- and long-term gains and losses, interest, and advisor fees.

• Participates in the monthly and year-end close process.

• Maintains fixed asset accounting records and depreciation schedules, ensuring asset additions, transfers, and disposals are accurately recorded.

• Assists the Controller with the indirect cost rate submission by reviewing audited financial statements, creating workbooks detailing the direct versus indirect expenses, and constructing a detailed salary analysis to determine the fringe benefit and indirect cost rates for SCCM grants.

• Provides direct supervision, training, and performance oversight for the Accounts Payable Administrator and Staff Accountant.

• Supervises the processing of 1096 and 1099-NEC tax forms, which includes reviewing individual and vendor balances, addresses, and tax identification numbers to be submitted to the IRS yearly.

• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of SCCM’s accounting and database management software, including CRM, Dynamics 365, and Zetadocs.

• Analyzes the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department.

• Performs general account analysis and reconciliations as assigned.

• Prepares year-end and audit schedules as assigned.

Budgeting and Forecasts

• Coordinates and supports the organization's annual budgeting process, partnering with department leaders to develop budgets and analyze financial assumptions.

• Prepares budget reports for review by senior and volunteer leadership.

• Creates capital budget for leadership detailing planned asset acquisitions and determining potential depreciation expenses for future years.

• Creates staff salary budget for leadership detailing all current staff expenses and projecting future years.

• Supports the development of financial forecasts and models by staff.

• Provides monthly financial forecasts with variance reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Jet Reports preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, especially Excel) required.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience required; nonprofit accounting and grant management experience preferred. Background in budget preparation and financial reporting is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.

Why SCCM?

Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home. We value work-life balance, but you’ll need to be able to come into the office when required by your supervisor.
Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

SCCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCCM does not use AI to screen applicants; your application will be reviewed by a real person!

No recruiters or agencies, please.