Sr. Accountant

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

Job summary

Opportunity International is seeking a Senior Accountant in Chicago for the hybrid role. You will lead general accounting, fixed assets, and month-end close in accordance with GAAP, while assisting in salary and project allocations for global staff.

Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, lease accounting under ASC 842, journal entries, AP/AR, capital expenditures, and donor fund management. Nonprofit experience and ERP familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, CPA preferred.
• 4–6 years accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit.
• Public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP and fund accounting is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to improve processes and automate where possible.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage general accounting functions and fixed asset management.
• Support month-end close and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Record journal entries, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Generate invoices and manage accounts receivable.
• Monitor capital expenditures and fixed asset schedule.
• Coordinate project coding with Program Management Unit.
• Prepare financial reports and donor fund analyses.
• Assist with annual financial audits and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Industry experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP system

Financial Edge (Raiser’s Edge)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Senior Accountant is involved in and manages aspects of the general accounting functions, fixed asset management, and internal financial statement preparation. They will support and manage the month-end close process, ensuring all transactions are complete, accurate, and recorded in accordance with GAAP. They will also assist with salary and project allocations for global staff.

Compensation Range: $80,000– $105,000 Annually

This is a hybrid position with 2 days required in downtown Chicago office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts, including resolving all reconciling items. All bank accounts must be reconciled every month. Other balance sheet accounts are to be reconciled no less than quarterly.
• Manage and record the lease accounting according to ASC 842. Provide necessary data for the year-end audit.
• Record journal entries, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Generate invoices for partner organizations and donors. Maintain accounts receivables.
• Monitor capital expenditures, record acquisition, disposal, and depreciation entries, and maintain the fixed asset schedule.
• Work with the Program Management Unit to ensure appropriate account and project coding on project expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports and schedules, including the unrestricted vs. restricted spending analysis.
• Support restricted donor fund and project management processes.
• Assist in the annual financial audit by collecting and reviewing requested documents and preparing necessary schedules and reports.
• Help develop and implement new procedures and process improvements to meet operational needs and improve accuracy and efficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and a CPA is preferred.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably at a non-profit organization.
• Public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Previous experience with an ERP system, preferably using fund accounting.
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of processes is required. The person in this position is expected to take an active role in ensuring that system usage is maximized, manual processes are reduced or eliminated and automation is advanced.
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally at all levels
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the manager to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and to independently prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with accounting and donor management software (Financial Edge) (Raiser’s Edge) is a plus.
• An understanding of and a commitment to advancing the mission and values of Opportunity International.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Written and verbal fluency in English required, fluency in French or Spanish desirable.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel will be required for this position.

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL

Opportunity International is a global non-profit that has been equipping people to build sustainable livelihoods and educate their children for 54 years. Opportunity provides 21 million families with innovative financial resources, training, and support to grow their small businesses and send their children to school. In 2024, Opportunity International and its partners helped fund 19,000 schools that reached 3.4 million children. We respond to Jesus Christ's call to love and serve people living in poverty. We seek to emulate the Good Samaritan, whose compassion crossed ethnic groups and religions. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. Discover more at opportunity.org or join the conversation on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.