Senior Staff Accountant: GAAP Expert for Nonprofit Impact

Gateway Foundation Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

PSLF

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage complex accounting functions across the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and GAAP compliance.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare statements, reconcile ledgers, post journal entries, and support audits. Collaboration with finance, operations, and IT is essential. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting; ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP or financial systems (Gateway experience a plus).
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across departments.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all ledgers.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements and reports for internal leadership and external regulatory agencies.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts, transactions, and financial data.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, and prepaid asset schedules.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to accounting staff by reviewing work, providing training, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal standards.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks for self and others to meet deadlines.
• Monitor accounting systems and processes; recommend and implement improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Support audit preparation by compiling documentation and collaborating with auditors.
• Participate in special projects including system implementations and regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and IT teams to ensure accurate financial data.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Gateway Foundation, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage complex accounting functions across the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and GAAP compliance.

You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare statements, reconcile ledgers, post journal entries, and support audits. Collaboration with finance, operations, and IT is essential. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting; ERP experience is a plus.