Senior Accountant 4 years experience needed

Overview Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accountant and become a vital contributor to our organization's financial health and compliance. In this energetic role, you will leverage your expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory standards to ensure accurate and timely financial operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across diverse accounting functions, enhance financial processes, and support strategic decision-making with your strong analytical skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering precise financial insights, this is the role for you! Responsibilities

• Manage all subsidiary accounting, including intercompany transactions and consolidation for subsidiaries and providing subsidiary financial statements and assisting with consolidated reporting.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules prepared by staff accountants, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Review and approve Accounts Payable, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Ownership of program accounting, including tracking and reporting program-related revenues and expenses.
• Works across department lines to ensure program grants are recorded and drawn down in accordance with grant agreement and budget guidelines.
• Performs journal entries and account reconciliations for complex accounting transactions, such as loan loss reserves estimates.
• Assist CFO and/or Director of Accounting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and schedules.
• Research new company changes or ventures and how they will be impacted by GAAP.
• Gathers necessary account information and documents needed to perform annual audits, and assists external auditors.
• Maintains knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Complete other tasks as required.

Experience The successful candidate will possess the following: Strong knowledge of general ledger. Knowledge of Abila MIP system is preferred. Minimum educational requirement : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred. Four or more years of related experience, preferably with non-profit and/or consolidations experience.

Residency Requirement :

To be considered and remain eligible for employment with CCLF, the individual must be an established Illinois resident at or by the time the individual commences employment and remain a permanent Illinois resident throughout the individual's employment with CCLF. Key Skills Accurate documentation of financial transactions Account reconciliation (cash receipts, receivables/payables, balance sheet, income statement accounts) Financial report preparation and audit preparation and report for external auditors Accounts payable processing and vendor payment coordination Strong knowledge of general ledger (Abila MIP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Strong knowledge of financial statements and accounting practices and procedures Grant recording and compliance with grant agreements and budgets Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Cross-departmental coordination and effective team collaboration Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential financial information Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, preferably with consolidations and program accounting experience. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to manage and maintain confidential information Ability to work effectively in a team environment High level of experience with Excel and Word applications Outstanding punctuality and attendance.

Pay:

$66,147.00 - $82,684.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Work from home People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Why do you want to work for Chicago Community Loan Fund?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Grant Accounting:

4 years (Required) technical accounting: 4 years (Required) consolidations accounting : 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60602