Staff Accountant

Chicago, IL


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10083437

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/vERdAp


Position: Staff Accountant

Pay: $35-40/hr

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

Location: Chicago, IL


About the Organization

A nonprofit healthcare organization based in Chicago, Illinois, providing affordable, comprehensive medical care to individuals and families, particularly underserved communities. The organization operates as a federally supported community health center.


Position Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant with a solid accounting background and nonprofit experience to support general ledger activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, and audit preparation. This individual will be responsible for preparing journal entries, maintaining prepaid expense schedules, and supporting payroll accounting by downloading and manipulating payroll data before preparing and uploading journal entries into the accounting system.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of debits and credits, the ability to recognize and defer revenue appropriately, and the initiative to manage responsibilities independently. Experience with Sage Intacct is a significant plus.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations.
  • Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
  • Prepare and post journal entries, including entries related to revenue recognition and deferrals.
  • Download and manipulate payroll data from ADP Workforce Now and prepare and upload corresponding journal entries into Sage Intacct.
  • Establish and maintain prepaid expense schedules and related entries.
  • Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as needed.
  • Support general ledger maintenance and other accounting functions as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable university.
  • Solid accounting foundation, including a strong understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger accounting.
  • Nonprofit accounting experience required.
  • Experience with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
  • Understanding of revenue recognition and deferred revenue.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and XLOOKUP.
  • Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and manage responsibilities independently.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Sage Intacct.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
  • Grant accounting experience.
  • Experience supporting audits and maintaining prepaid expense schedules.

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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