Accountant - Evanston, IL - Part-Time

Your Part‑Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. Currently we are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, and we seek a talented Accountant to join our team. YPTC has been nationally recognized as THE Best Place to Work by Accounting Today for 2025 and received an inaugural Best Places to Work for Women award from Best Companies Group.

Year after year, YPTC consistently ranks among the top workplaces across the nation.

We offer a hybrid work environment, a flexible work schedule, an excellent benefits program, professional education opportunities, competitive compensation, a standard full‑time 35‑hour work week, and a people‑focused culture with genuine support inside and outside of work.

• Weekly and monthly processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Bank account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly financials 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 it is safe to do so
• Nonprofit experience preferred, but not required
• Our part‑time employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clients

• A Best Place to Work! We are nationally recognized by Inc. Magazine and Accounting Today
• Work with a mission‑driven purpose serving nonprofit organizations
• A culture of support, enabling our staff to succeed
• Growth! We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, with unlimited opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation
• Work‑life balance, full and part‑time positions available
• Standard 35‑hour full‑time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non‑exempt employees
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplementary benefit options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursement
• Company‑provided laptop and technology stipend
• Hybrid work environment

Starting hourly rate is $30 to $45 per hour 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.

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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.