Senior Nonprofit Accountant
Job in
Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60005, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
NextPlay Jobs
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A well-established, mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is a strong opportunity for someone with nonprofit or regulated-industry experience, or an accounting professional who has been looking to transition into the nonprofit sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete and review month-end close activities in accordance with GAAP.
- Reconcile general ledger, cash, investment, prepaid, fundraising, and AR accounts.
- Own client banking procedures, monthly reconciliations, and transfers.
- Support HUD reporting, billing, audits, EIV reporting, and MOR requirements.
- Oversee billing compliance, including Medicaid and Medicare requirements.
- Support annual financial statement and regulatory audits.
- Review staff accounting entries and provide technical guidance.
- Manage team workload, training, accountability, and cross-training.
- Help improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and internal processes.
- Utilize Financial Edge NXT and related accounting software.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; bachelor’s preferred.
- 3+ years of accounting experience.
- 1+ year of supervisory or team-lead experience.
- Strong GAAP, month-end close, and reconciliation experience.
- Ability to independently analyze accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Experience supporting audits or working in a compliance-driven environment.
- Nonprofit, HUD, government-funded, healthcare billing, or regulated-industry experience is preferred.
- Financial Edge NXT experience is a plus.
Direct nonprofit experience is not required. Candidates who have owned complex reconciliations, month-end close, audits, billing, and compliance responsibilities may transition successfully.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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