Staff Accountant

CFS; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

The Nonprofit Organization in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to strengthen financial operations, oversee grant and program accounting, and support data-driven decision-making across community services.

This role offers meaningful work with leadership exposure, supervision of junior staff, and opportunities to contribute to budgeting, reporting, payroll, and audits within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• QuickBooks experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor program budgets, grant proposals and departmental budgets in collaboration with program leaders.
• Produce grant expenditure reports, budget-to-actual analysis and funder documentation to meet reporting deadlines.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports for senior leadership, the Finance Committee and Board.
• Coordinate payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, benefits and deductions.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and accurate expense allocations.
• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audit requests and maintain compliance with financial policies and grant requirements.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff accountants, promoting accuracy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Nonprofit Organization | Chicago, IL | $65,000 - $75,000

Are you an accounting and finance professional looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine difference? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, community-focused nonprofit organization supporting immigrant and refugee communities throughout Chicagoland.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in strengthening financial operations, overseeing grant and program accounting, and supporting effective financial decision-making across a diverse range of community services. For an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with meaningful impact, this Staff Accountant opportunity offers the chance to contribute to an organization with a long-standing commitment to its community.

Why Consider This Assistant Comptroller Opportunity?

• Meaningful impact: Put your financial expertise to work supporting vital community programs, education, employment services and social initiatives.
• Broad financial responsibility: Develop your experience across nonprofit accounting, grant management, budgeting, payroll and financial reporting.
• Leadership exposure: Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to financial reporting for the Finance Committee and Board.
• People management: Supervise and develop junior accounting staff while helping improve financial processes and performance.
• Supportive culture: Join a high-energy, collaborative environment with an accessible and experienced leadership team.
• Work-life flexibility: Benefit from flexible scheduling arrangements, a relaxed dress code and health benefits.
• Professional development: Build your expertise within an established nonprofit organization offering opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor program budgets, grant proposals and departmental budgets in collaboration with program leaders.
• Produce grant expenditure reports, budget-to-actual analysis and funder documentation to meet reporting deadlines.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports for senior leadership, the Finance Committee and Board.
• Coordinate payroll activities, ensuring accurate processing of salaries, benefits and deductions.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and accurate expense allocations.
• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audit requests and maintain compliance with financial policies and grant requirements.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff accountants, promoting accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Assist with vendor contracts, maintenance agreements and leasehold improvement tracking.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• QuickBooks experience is advantageous.

Location:

Chicago, IL. This is a fully onsite position, five days per week.

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