Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Nonprofit Finance (PSLF Eligible)

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

PTO 3+ weeks

11 Holidays

401(k) match

Leadership development

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our mission-driven team as Senior Accountant in the Chicago area. The role performs monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and daily cash reporting while overseeing fixed assets and collaboration with program staff to ensure accurate financial data.

You will deliver reports for funders, support audits, and contribute to improving accounting processes. A CPA is preferred, with five+ years in accounting and strong Excel/Sage Intacct experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience is required.
• CPA preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with Sage Intacct software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare daily cash reports and cash management transactions.
• Oversee fixed assets accounting and inventories.
• Coordinate external audits and assist with year-end reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Analyze statements to assess program performance.
• Collaborate with agency staff to resolve GL questions.
• Support accounting procedures and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reconciliation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our mission-driven team as Senior Accountant in the Chicago area. The role performs monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and daily cash reporting while overseeing fixed assets and collaboration with program staff to ensure accurate financial data.

You will deliver reports for funders, support audits, and contribute to improving accounting processes. A CPA is preferred, with five+ years in accounting and strong Excel/Sage Intacct experience.