Senior Not-for-Profit Accountant - Grants & Budgets

Alternatives, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,225 - 78,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement 403(b)

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Leadership pipeline

Job summary

Alternatives, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including government grant voucher preparation and month-end close.

You will work with the Controller and program managers to ensure accurate recording and timely billings for grants and non-grant services. The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience in a not-for-profit setting, GAAP expertise, and ability to coordinate across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in not-for-profit accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy required.
• Experience working with government grants is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with Supervisor to discuss workflow and receivables.
• Prepare vouchers for grants, including City of Chicago, State of Illinois, Cook County, CPS and other contracts.
• Timely submission of all approved vouchers to funders.
• Full cycle accounts receivable including collections and reconciliations.
• Support Controller and program management with monthly budgets.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure proper expense accounting.
• Maintain Balance Sheet schedules (depreciation, receivables, prepaid expenses, restricted revenue, payroll).
• Build positive workplace relationships and collaborate as a reliable team member.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

GAAP accounting

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Job description

Alternatives, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including government grant voucher preparation and month-end close.

You will work with the Controller and program managers to ensure accurate recording and timely billings for grants and non-grant services. The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience in a not-for-profit setting, GAAP expertise, and ability to coordinate across departments.