Staff Accountant - Modernize GL & Month-End Close

Hope; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope in Springfield, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance department by maintaining general ledger integrity, improving processes, and driving automation. The role involves month-end close, reconciliations, and close collaboration with leadership to modernize accounting workflows.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 1–3 years of experience in reconciliations or GL maintenance, with experience in Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of GAAP (non-profit or healthcare accounting standards a strong plus).
• Tech-savvy mindset with an active interest in system optimization, automation, and moving away from paper-heavy processes.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, sumifs).
• Analytical thinker capable of spotting trends, identifying reconciliation discrepancies, and suggesting systemic fixes.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Prepare and post standard journal entries, manage accrued expenses, prepaids, and assist in accelerating the month-end closing timeline.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheet accounts, and sub-ledgers to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Process Modernization: Evaluate current, manual, or legacy accounting procedures and implement modern, scalable workflows utilizing Microsoft Business Central and other digital tools to increase operational speed.
• AP Oversight: Manage complex or escalated accounts payable workflows, ensure accurate 1099 compliance/reporting, and ensure sub-ledger systems integrate with the general ledger.
• Data Integrity & Internal Controls: Ensure compliant internal accounting controls and maintain audit-ready digital documentation for all balance sheet adjustments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Automation mindset

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinker

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

ERP familiarity

Job description

Hope in Springfield, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance department by maintaining general ledger integrity, improving processes, and driving automation. The role involves month-end close, reconciliations, and close collaboration with leadership to modernize accounting workflows.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 1–3 years of experience in reconciliations or GL maintenance, with experience in Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems