Sr. Accountant

Location:

Crown Family YMCA, 1030 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Pay or shift range: $72,000 USD to $90,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to creating long‑lasting positive change, whether it’s through health and wellbeing, early education, violence prevention, or one of our other programs and services. We’re looking for talented individuals who are committed to empowering our community by creating a safe and welcoming environment that encourages growth and support — individuals like you!

Under the direct supervision of the VP of Accounting/Controller and Grants Administration, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to internal and external clients. The Senior Accountant is also externally facing with government agencies, external auditors, and bankers.

The Senior Accountant supports the financial integrity of the organization by performing detailed reconciliations of bank and investment accounts and managing the full lifecycle of capital expenditures. This role ensures compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, donor restrictions and grant requirements, while maintaining accurate financial records and strong internal controls. The position collaborates closely with finance, grants management and program teams.

Salary starts at $72,000 per year, includes full‑time benefits, and opportunities to grow within the organization

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
• Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers and members
• Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
• Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Career advancement opportunities – grow your career at the Y!

• Perform monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, including operating, restricted and grant‑specific accounts.
• Reconcile investment accounts and endowments, including tracking purchases, sales, earnings (interest/dividends), unrealized gains/losses and fees.
• Ensure proper classification of restricted vs. unrestricted funds in reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed reconciliation support for audit and donor compliance purposes.
• Coordinate with external investment managers, financial institutions and internal stakeholders.

• Administer and monitor the capital expenditure approval process in alignment with internal policies and grant/donor restrictions.
• Ensure capital purchases are allowable under grant agreements and properly documented.
• Track Cap Ex budgets, funding sources (including restricted funds) and expenditures.
• Record fixed asset additions, disposals and transfers, ensuring proper funding source classification.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules with clear linkage to grants or donor‑restricted funds, where applicable.
• Calculate and record depreciation in compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP).

• Ensure capital expenditures and investment activity are accurately recorded in accordance with fund accounting principles.
• Support tracking and reporting of restricted funds related to capital assets and investments.
• Assist with grant reporting requirements related to capital spending and asset use.
• Collaborate with the grants management team to ensure compliance with federal, state and donor requirements.
• Prepare journal entries for cash activity, investments and fixed assets.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, including statements of financial position and activities.
• Provide audit support, including…