Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Nonprofit Fund Accounting

Opportunity International Nicaragua Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Opportunity International seeks a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting, fixed assets, and the month-end close with GAAP compliance. The role supports salary allocations for global staff and prepares internal statements in a hybrid Chicago setting.

With 4–6 years of nonprofit accounting experience and ERP/donor software familiarity, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, assist with audits, and drive process improvements while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 4-6 years accounting experience, preferably nonprofit.
• ERP experience with fund accounting; strong process understanding.
• Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and detail orientation.
• Experience with donor management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts with reconciling items.
• Record journal entries, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Prepare financial reports and schedules; donor fund analyses.
• Support year-end audit and ERP system optimization.
• Oversee fixed asset records and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Generate invoices for partner organizations and donors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel/PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Financial Edge

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Opportunity International seeks a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting, fixed assets, and the month-end close with GAAP compliance. The role supports salary allocations for global staff and prepares internal statements in a hybrid Chicago setting.

With 4–6 years of nonprofit accounting experience and ERP/donor software familiarity, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, assist with audits, and drive process improvements while collaborating across teams.