Sr. Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-08-25
Listing for:
The LaSalle Network
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance, Senior Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Grant Accountant
LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Grant Accountant in Dolton, Illinois. This contract-to-hire Grant Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys owning key accounting processes while supporting leadership reporting and compliance needs. As the Grant Accountant, you'll play a central role in month-end close, reconciliations, and grant-related reporting, with visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and on time
- Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership
- Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting
- Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions
- Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants
- Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses
- Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
- Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues
- Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed
- Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements
- Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Grant accounting experience (3–5 years)
- Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Audit support experience preferred
- CPA or CPA track preferred
Key Details
- Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire - Compensation: $40-48 per hour
- Benefits (Contract):
LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: - Location:
Dolton, Illinois - Work Model:
Onsite for training, Hybrid afterward.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! We're actively interviewing and excited to meet you. Allee Struve Lead Recruiter LaSalle Network
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