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Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $65K-$83K (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in the search for a Staff Accountant for our non-profit, religious organization client, located in Chicago, IL. The Staff Accountant supports the financial accounting and reporting for the organization, and is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting. The Staff Accountant will be brought in on a direct hire basis, and report directly to the Accounting Manager.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Participate in Monthly, Quarterly and annual US GAAP accounting and close operations.
• Preparation of the Designated Funds and Pastoral Center U.S. GAAP financial statements.
• Preparation of financial data and support for the annual external audit as directed by Controller.
• Support the preparation of the organization’s consolidated financial statements.
• Support the preparation and reporting of bond covenants for bondholders, in conjunction with the Treasury team.
• Analyze GAAP financial statements to improve management decision-making as well as support the Chief Financial Officer in meetings with bond holders and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in transformational improvements for the accounting and reporting operations and systems including the use and enhancement of the One Stream financial system for US GAAP consolidations and reporting, and accounting and close optimization efforts.
• Participate in the review of current accounting policies, research accounting requirements, make recommendations for new policies, and lead the implementation of new accounting standard updates.
• Support internal controls to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial processes, accounting and financial reporting.
  
  

Staff Accountant Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required
• CPA preferred
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated high integrity and ethics in all operations and responsibilities
• Affinity for mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations and a commitment to serving the Catholic Church in the Chicago area
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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