Accountant - Evanston, IL

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Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. YPTC has been nationally recognized as the Best Place to Work by Accounting Today for 2025 and recently received an inaugural Best Places to Work for Women award from Best Companies Group. The firm is among the fastest growing accounting companies in the United States and is seeking a talented Accountant to join our team.

We offer a hybrid work environment with a flexible schedule, a comprehensive benefits program, generous employer medical contributions, professional education opportunities, competitive compensation, and a standard full‑time 35‑hour work week. Our culture prioritizes support and genuine employee care, both inside and outside of work.

• Weekly and monthly processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Bank account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and related analysis
• Grant tracking and monitoring
• Cash flow projections and monitoring
• Preparation for outside audits

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in public accounting and/or industry; 5+ years preferred
• Outstanding communication skills and positive attitude
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, multiple accounting software packages;
  Quick Books experience is a plus
• Intermediate‑level Excel skills
• Willingness to travel to client offices as needed when safe
• Nonprofit experience preferred, but not required
• Our part‑time employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clients
• Customized cover letter explaining interest and qualifications for this role is required

• A Best Place to Work! National recognition by both Inc. Magazine and Accounting Today
• Mission‑driven purpose serving nonprofit organizations
• A culture of support enabling staff success
• Growth opportunities within one of the fastest growing accounting firms in the US
• Competitive compensation
• Work‑life balance with full and part‑time positions available
• Standard 35‑hour full‑time work week with eligibility for paid overtime for non‑exempt employees
• Benefits package for full‑time positions:
  • 4 weeks paid time off (approximately 100 hours of paid vacation to start)
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplementary benefits
  • Very generous employer contributions to medical premiums
• Benefits for part‑time positions:
  • Pro‑rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
  • Eligibility for supplementary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursement
• Company‑provided laptop and technology stipend
• Hybrid work environment

Starting annual base salary is $60,000 to $80,000 based on a 35‑hour work week for this non‑exempt position. Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses. A professional development reimbursement and technology stipend are also provided on an annual basis. The base salary may vary depending on relevant factors such as education, skill, experience, licensure, internal salary ranges, geographic location, and other business needs.

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to  In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.