Careers In Nonprofits
Job title:
Senior Staff Accountant
Company
Careers In Nonprofits
Job description
Senior Staff AccountantChicago, ILDo you have experience in nonprofit accounting and grants management?We are currently in search of a Senior Staff Accountant for a Violence Prevention NGO. This position is based in Chicago- The Loop. This is a Full-Time, Hybrid, Temporary to Hire opportunity for the right candidate, with an anticipated salary of $80,000.ORGANIZATION: Violence Prevention NGOLOCATION: Chicago- The LoopPOSITION TITLE: Senior Staff AccountantSCHEDULE: 35 hours/week (Hybrid 1-day/week in office)DURATION: Temp to HireHOURLY RATE: $32.00- $34.00Is This Your Dream Job? The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to record day-to-day financial transactions including; AP/AR, cash disbursements, credit card transactions, and cash receipts for services and donations. They also assist with payroll, account reconciliation, and the close of financial records- monthly, quarterly, and annually and provides accounting support for the Financial Team.Our Ideal Candidate:· 3+ years experience in nonprofit accounting· Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge· Grants management experience- Preferred· Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills· Bachelor’s DegreeHow You Will Spend Your Day:· Maintain financial records by, assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring financial functions including but not limited to, the general ledger to ensure all transactions are properly approved, coded, and charged following policies and procedures.· Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with others to design and implement solutions.· Reconcile monthly commercial corporate credit cards by verifying charges, and collecting corresponding support and receipts for properly coding expenses.· Manage and reconcile cash and cash equivalent general ledger accounts per monthly bank reconciliations.· Manage and reconcile monthly insurance coverages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, and 403(b).· Manage fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedules.· Assist in month-end close by preparing and posting general and accrual journal entries.· Manage grant-related post-award functions for a diverse portfolio in federal, state, city contracts, and private awards, including budget and expense analysis, timely preparing, and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, direct and indirect cost allocations, and grant budget modifications.· Record all accounting activities related to the accounts payable process – compile and obtain proper approval for all AP invoices, ensure proper documentation and support for invoices, properly code and enter invoices into the Blackbaud accounting system, update and monitor open accounts payable aging, coordinate payments with the Director of Finance, and record all payments.· Record all accounting activities related to the account receivable process – properly code and enter approved AR invoices into the Blackbaud accounting system, maintain and monitor open accounts receivable aging weekly, and record; and apply payments promptly.· Properly classify and record all donations in the general ledger, and assist with tracking of restrictions on assets.· Work collaboratively with and in support of program staff by providing guidance, coordinating activities, and answering questions.· Assist with daily, monthly, and year-end operations of the finance and human resource department.· Assist in quarterly projections and annual budget processes.· Provide external auditors with assistance, in gathering requested fiscal information.· Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements, keep up to date on changes to requirements, and alert management to needed actions.· Keep financial data confidential, adhere to internal controls, and maintain financial system security by following all policies and procedures.· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional society activities as appropriate.· Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.We’d love to hear from you!If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at .Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.
Expected salary
$32 – 34 per hour
Location
Chicago, IL
Job date
Wed, 15 May 2024 04:34:58 GMT
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