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    Staff Accountant - Chicago, United States - Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

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    About the Company:

    Our client is a firmly establish non-profit based in downtown Chicago who are looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. The company has enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years' and are seeking a candidate with an Accounting non-profit background to join their team as they continue their expansion.

    Reasons to Work Here:

    • Hybrid working schedule
    • Strong medical / dental / vision
    • Short term disability insurance
    • Strong mission statement
    • Growth and promotion opportunities
    • Employee assistance program
    • 401k match
    • Life insurance
    • Tuition reimbursement

    Under the general guidance of the Senior Manager of Fiscal Operations the Grants Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day functions of grant management and accounts receivable. This includes the budgets, adjustments, monitoring actual vs budget, vouchering/billing, and timely grant reporting to funding authorities.

    JOB FUNCTIONS: (include but is not limited to the following)

    • Assist with vouchering and billing to ensure receipt of funds for the agency operations
    • Maintain audit ready grant invoices files and related supporting documents meeting all accounting government standards and requirements.
    • Assist with preparation of the various grant budgets, budget adjustments, monitoring and reporting budget vs. actual.
    • Assist with timely grant reporting to the funding agencies.
    • Analyze and report receivables
    • Accurate and timely monthly close functions such as inputs revenue/receivables, and journal entries. This includes reconciliation for balance sheet accounts.
    • Support of an annual audit, and audits from the various funding agencies.
    • Prepare and enter accounts receivables into Financial Edge.
    • Assist with proper account coding on accounts payables for children's program voucher
    • Compliance with Employee and Fiscal policies. Work with the Senior Manager to address fiscal internal controls.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from accredited college or university required.
    • Three or more years of job-related prior experience required;
    • Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software;
    • Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports;
    • Exceptional organizational skills;
    • Detail oriented, have strong time management skills, and possess effective communication skills.
    • Valid, current driver's license may be required.

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    Company DescriptionCFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management.

    CFS was named to Forbes' list of "Best Professional Recruiting Firms" three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the "Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies" two years in a row

    Company Description

    CFS is a leading, employee-owned staffing firm—the largest one founded by CPA firms. With more than two decades of experience helping companies locate, attract and hire exceptional accounting, finance & IT professionals, CFS has unique resources to better understand hiring needs, attract higher-caliber candidates and assess candidate potential. Established in 1994, CFS today operates 30+ offices across 21 states and the Caribbean. Serving most major U.S. markets and beyond, CFS connects companies with candidates, from entry-level to executive level, temporary to direct hire and project support to interim management.\r
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    CFS was named to Forbes' list of "Best Professional Recruiting Firms" three years in a row and also cited by LinkedIn as one of the "Most Socially Engaged Staffing Agencies" two years in a row

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