Staff Accountant

Katalyst Group has partnered with a longstanding Chicago non-profit to locate a temporary Staff Accountant to help prepare for their audit. The organization is going through substantial growth and has experienced an overhaul of systems and processes - a thorough review of non-cash balance sheets is required before the audit can begin.

This contract will be 3-6 months and be 100% onsite in their Chicago office near Oak Park.

Start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Draft standardized roll-forward monthly schedules - using said schedules to reconcile 2024 balance sheet accounts (intercompany transfers, AP/AR, accrued payroll, accrued expenses)
• Determine beginning balances for a related entity's QB file
• Document processes
• Update grant voucher tracking data tables

Must have experience:

• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop, specifically adjusting fields/views, customizing financial reporting, and using clearing accounts/subledgers.
• Intermediate Excel skills: SUMIF, COUNTIF, etc
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• 2 years experience working in a professional setting filling a financial bookkeeping or accounting function

Nice to have experience:

• Non-profit accounting
• Familiarity with intercompany accounting principles
• Passion for building process and documentation