Senior Accountant
Chicago, IL
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10083594
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/IUdMD2
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 annually
Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 80% of medical premium is paid for by company. 403B- after a 2 year vesting period the company contributes 10% of annul salary. PTO- 3 weeks and 11-12 paid holidays
About The Role:
Under the direct supervision of the VP of Accounting/Controller and Grants Administration, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to internal and external clients. The Senior Accountant is also externally facing with government agencies, external auditors, and bankers.
The Senior Accountant supports the financial integrity of the organization by performing detailed reconciliations of bank and investment accounts and managing the full lifecycle of capital expenditures. This role ensures compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, donor restrictions, and grant requirements, while maintaining accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The position collaborates closely with finance, grants management, and program teams.
Responsibilities Cash & Investment Reconciliations:
- Perform monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, including operating, restricted, and grant-specific accounts.
- Reconcile investment accounts and endowments, including tracking purchases, sales, earnings (interest/dividends), unrealized gains/losses, and fees.
- Ensure proper classification of restricted vs. unrestricted funds in reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain detailed reconciliation support for audit and donor compliance purposes.
- Coordinate with external investment managers, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.
Capital Expenditure (CapEx) & Fixed Asset Management
- Administer and monitor the capital expenditure approval process in alignment with internal policies and grant/donor restrictions.
- Ensure capital purchases are allowable under grant agreements and properly documented.
- Track CapEx budgets, funding sources (including restricted funds), and expenditures.
- Record fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, ensuring proper funding source classification.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules with clear linkage to grants or donor-restricted funds, where applicable.
- Calculate and record depreciation in compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP).
Grant & Fund Accounting Support
- Ensure capital expenditures and investment activity are accurately recorded in accordance with fund accounting principles.
- Support tracking and reporting of restricted funds related to capital assets and investments.
- Assist with grant reporting requirements related to capital spending and asset use.
- Collaborate with the grants management team to ensure compliance with federal, state, and donor requirements.
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare journal entries for cash activity, investments, and fixed assets.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, including statements of financial position and activities.
- Provide audit support, including preparation of schedules for auditors and compliance reporting (e.g., Uniform Guidance, if applicable).
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, and organizational policies.
- Prepare daily cash related reports
- Update annual and monthly trust/LIC reports
- Assist in the preparation of reports as required
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Strengthen internal controls over cash handling, investments, and capital expenditures.
- Ensure compliance with donor restrictions and grant agreements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation and CapEx processes.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of accounting procedures and workflows.
Minimum And Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Preferred 3-5 years or more work experience in accounting (non-profit sector). Payroll and Accounts Payable experience is a plus.
- CPA designation desirable, but not required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, with understanding of nonprofit/fund accounting principles.
- Experience managing restricted funds and grant compliance requirements.
- Ability to organize data and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
- Experience with grant compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR Part 200).
- Preferred experience with ERP systems such as Blackbaud, NetSuite, Great Plains and or similar nonprofit accounting platforms.
- Proficiency in Excel is a must
- Experience in Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint is desirable.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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