Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing nonprofit organization in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This position works closely with the Controller and offers broad exposure to core accounting activities, making it an excellent opportunity for an early-career candidate who wants to build strong operational and reporting experience. The role is designed for someone who enjoys contributing ideas, supporting a collaborative finance team, and taking ownership of meaningful accounting work in a multi-state environment.

Salary Range:

$60K-65

K Exceptional Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees AND entire family - employer-paid Pension program (employer-funded) - no employee contributions required Annuity program (additional employer-funded retirement benefit) 80 hours of

PTO + 40

hours of sick time, front-loaded annually (0-10 years of service) 8 paid holidays including the day after

Thanksgiving Responsibilities:

• Manage routine accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and supporting the monthly closing process.
• Produce and review financial information such as income statements, balance sheet support schedules, and other reports needed for leadership review.
• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and related records to maintain accurate financial data.
• Provide dependable support for accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and processed within required timelines.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting support and help monitor cash activity to support daily finance operations.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and uphold consistent recordkeeping practices across accounting processes.
• Use QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting work and contribute to system-related initiatives, including support for a transition to Sage.
• Recommend process enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and documentation within the accounting function. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and core financial processes.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use lookup functions, pivot tables, and formulas effectively.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and working within the general ledger.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate while handling sensitive financial information.
• Experience with QuickBooks is preferred, and familiarity with Sage or similar accounting systems is an advantage.

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