Staff Accountant Job at LaSalle Network, Chicago, IL

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  • LaSalle Network
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Are you passionate about balancing the books while making a difference? A mission-driven nonprofit near the University of Chicago is looking for a Staff Accountant to help ensure every dollar is accounted for and every financial report supports our cause. If you love numbers with a purpose, this is the perfect opportunity to put your skills to work for something bigger than the bottom line!

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
  • Keep our finances on track by maintaining the general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and transparency
  • Help manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow to keep operations running smoothly
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, grant reports, and budgets that drive our mission forward
  • Ensure our accounting practices align with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards
  • Assist with the annual audit and collaborate with external auditors
Staff Accountant Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or a related field
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit environment
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, fund accounting, and grant reporting
  • Experience with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or other accounting software
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and excited to work for a mission-driven organization
If you’re ready to turn your accounting career into a force for good, apply today! Let’s make every dollar count—together.

Thank you,

Jessica Xiques
Accounting/Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work,

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