Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a team in Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who can manage core accounting activities from journal entries through financial statement support while bringing strong balance sheet reconciliation expertise. The position also requires experience with accounts receivable processes and grant accounting, including improving how grants are established and tracked. This hybrid opportunity includes on-site work three days per week and remote work two days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and support the month-end close process through the production of reliable financial statement data.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Manage general ledger accounting activities to maintain accurate financial records and support reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounts receivable and revenue cycle tasks, ensuring transactions are recorded properly and cash activity is reflected correctly.
• Support grant accounting by establishing sound tracking methods, monitoring grant-related activity, and improving the accuracy of grant capture.
• Review bank reconciliations and other account analyses to confirm completeness and identify discrepancies.
• Provide guidance to team members on reconciliation practices and help strengthen accounting processes through hands-on coaching.
• Partner with internal stakeholders during interviews and on-site discussions as part of the recruitment process and role transition planning. Requirements
• At least 8 years of accounting experience in progressively responsible roles.
• Strong background in balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Experience handling accounting work from journal entries through financial statement preparation or support.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes, accounts receivable, and revenue cycle accounting.
• Hands-on experience with grant accounting, including setting up and tracking grant activity accurately.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliations and identifying/resolving account discrepancies.
• Ability to coach others, provide accounting guidance, and work effectively in a hybrid environment.

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