What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nonprofit Sr. Accountant position at Scion Staffing?
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for aNonprofit Sr. Accountanton behalf of our client, an established behavioral health organization inChicago, IL.This is a direct-hire, on-site position available for immediate hire!
Overview:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the organization's financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of nonprofit accounting practices, financial reporting, and internal controls, while helping the organization fulfill its mission.
Responsibilities:
This position offers an annual salary between $70,000-$80,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; FSA and HSA options; and generous paid time off (PTO).
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and share more about your professional experience!
About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Overview:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the organization's financial operations, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of nonprofit accounting practices, financial reporting, and internal controls, while helping the organization fulfill its mission.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the VP of Finance, program managers, and other departments to ensure accurate financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- 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.
- Financial Analysis: Ability to generate reports from the accounting system.
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field.
- Previous accounting experience in a nonprofit setting.
- Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles (GAAP), regulations, and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Fund EZ, Sage Intacct, or similar) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This position offers an annual salary between $70,000-$80,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; FSA and HSA options; and generous paid time off (PTO).
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and share more about your professional experience!
About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes list of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
