Senior Accountant: Grants & CapEx (Nonprofit)

Ymcachicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Participation in retirement fund

Complimentary Adult YMCA membership

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ymcachicago is looking for a Senior Accountant to support the financial integrity of the organization, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This role involves performing detailed reconciliations and managing capital expenditures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a salary starting at $72,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Ability to organize data and prioritize competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts.
• Administer and monitor capital expenditure processes.
• Prepare journal entries for cash activity and investments.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Proficiency in Excel

Experience managing restricted funds

Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., Blackbaud, NetSuite)

Excel

Job description

Ymcachicago is looking for a Senior Accountant to support the financial integrity of the organization, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. This role involves performing detailed reconciliations and managing capital expenditures. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a salary starting at $72,000 with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the organization.