The LaSalle Network is hiring: Staff Accountant in Chicago

Staff Accountant

Are you passionate about balancing the books while making a difference? A mission-driven nonprofit near the University of Chicago is looking for a Staff Accountant to help ensure every dollar is accounted for and every financial report supports our cause. If you love numbers with a purpose, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to work for something bigger than the bottom line!

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Keep our finances on track by maintaining the general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and transparency
• Help manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow to keep operations running smoothly
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, grant reports, and budgets that drive our mission forward
• Ensure our accounting practices align with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards
• Assist with the annual audit and collaborate with external auditors

Staff Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred) or a related field
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and grant reporting
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or other accounting software
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to work for a mission-driven organization

If you're ready to turn your accounting career into a force for good, apply today! Let's make every dollar counttogether.

Thank you, Jessica Xiques Accounting/Finance Recruiter LaSalle Network