What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Prestige Staffing?
JobID: 48858
Title: Grant Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL
Rate: 70 - 80k
Job Description
Title: Grant Accountant
Location: Chicago, IL
Rate: 70 - 80k
Job Description
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP).
- General Ledger Maintenance: Oversee and maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month end close, and ensuring proper coding of transactions.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, monitoring actual expenses and revenue against budgeted amounts, and providing variance analysis to management.
- Grant & Fund Management: Manage accounting for restricted funds, grants, and donations, ensuring compliance with donor and grantor requirements. Prepare financial reports for grants and assist with audits related to grant funding.
- Audit & Compliance: Lead preparation for the annual audit and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations impacting nonprofits.
- Internal Controls: Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and procedures, working to identify and mitigate potential financial risks and inefficiencies.
- Tax Filings & Compliance: Work with outside accountants to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, including Form 990, state filings, and other required nonprofit reports.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Fund EZ, Sage Intacct, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
- Non-Profit exp, Gant/restricted funds exp
