The LaSalle Network
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
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