Senior Accountant Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Accounting

Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid (downtown Chicago)

Pay Range: 40-45/hour
Duration: Contract-To-Hire

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization
, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the Accounting function during a period of transition. This role will report to the current interim finance leadership and play a critical role in stabilizing day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys problem solving, digging into details, and taking ownership of key accounting processes. While nonprofit experience is preferred, this role offers the opportunity to grow in nonprofit accounting under experienced leadership.

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and allocation entries in accordance with the monthly close schedule

Perform and resolve bank account and balance sheet reconciliations, including investigation and correction of discrepancies

Prepare daily cash reports and manage cash posting issues, ensuring receipts are properly applied and documented

Own fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, and periodic inventories

Support audit preparation and special projects, including year-end close, budget support, and financial reporting initiatives

What’s Needed?

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounting experience

Proficiency with MS Excel

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting,
ideally within a nonprofit environment

Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems (nice-to-have)

Proven analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail

Inquisitive, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What’s in it for Me?

Competitive compensation with an opportunity to be a high impact member of the team

Opportunity to gain or deepen nonprofit accounting experience

Hands-on exposure to system improvements and operational cleanup initiatives

Hybrid work environment with meaningful collaboration and support

Competitive 401K, dental, healthcare, and vision benefits

If this role interests you and you’d like to learn more,
click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About Manpower Group – Parent Company of Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
Manpower Group® (NYSE: MAN) is the leading global workforce solutions company, helping organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win.
Our family of brands—
Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
—supports clients in more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are consistently recognized for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ethical business practices.

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