Accounting Manager; Temp

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$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Our client, a respected nonprofit on Chicago's west side, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team. The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing functions related to the daily financial and operational management of the organization. This includes a variety of reconciliations, review and processing duties, ensuring accurate and timely financial recordkeeping, budgeting, reporting, and supervising two Staff Accountants.

• Supervise Staff Accountants (AP/AR) to ensure that all relevant financial and transaction data is entered and categorized in accounting software accurately and on a timely basis to ultimately ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Review and approve revenue and expense entries
• Payroll reconciliation and processing
• Accounts Payable – review payments and generate checks, ensure accuracy between invoices and payment method, ensure all back‑up data is obtained and filed; manage vendor accounts; generate year‑end 1099s
• Accounts Receivable – coordinate deposits and prepare invoice requests, ensure accuracy, ensure all back‑up data is obtained and filed
• Reporting – generate monthly financial reports, contract vouchers, funder fiscal reports; prepare files and other documents for audits
• Filing/Recordkeeping – oversee and ensure accurate and organized records/documents
• Perform other special projects and analysis as assigned by the Director of Finance

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of accounting experience required (non‑profit experience preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Grant accounting experience preferred
• Experience with Net Suite preferred
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software and processes
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and verbal skills
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Good interpersonal skills and flexibility within a small office, along with confidentiality and thoroughness

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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