Staff Accountant – Nonprofit Grants & Budgets

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

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.