Senior Accountant
Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a mission‑driven nonprofit organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the daily operations of its finance department. This is an on‑site role with limited flexibility and offers the opportunity to work in a values‑based, impact‑focused environment.

Compensation: $80,000–$100,000 (commensurate with experience)

Location: Chicago, IL

Work Schedule: On‑site 4 days per week (employee may choose 1 remote day)

Key Responsibilities
Daily & Monthly Accounting Operations

• Review and maintain documentation for grants, promises to give (PTGs), and other restricted gifts
• Partner closely with Development to ensure accurate classification of donations and cash receipts
• Review accounts payable coding and process weekly bill payments
• Record in‑kind donations and deposit organizational cash in person
• Perform monthly close activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions

Reconciliations & Journal Entries

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including:
  • Bank accounts, credit cards, AP, prepaids, fixed assets, restricted receivables, PTGs
• Prepare journal entries and schedules for:
  • Inventory, deferred revenue, event revenue, net asset activity (restricted, board‑designated)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with month‑end reporting from Sage Intacct
• Prepare and file IL ST‑1 sales and use tax returns
• Support annual audit, Form 990 preparation, and workers’ compensation audits
• Recommend process improvements and assist in fraud prevention efforts
• Provide ad‑hoc reporting and analysis as needed

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience
• Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Systems & Tools

• Sage Intacct
• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
• Payroll experience (3+ years preferred)
• Budgeting tools such as Martus

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