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Staff Accountant

United States of America, Chicago Employment contract 33.25 - 35.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization in Chicago, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core accounting operations by managing close activities, reconciling key accounts, and contributing to accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with detailed financial data, communicates clearly in English, and can balance independent execution with cross-functional support. This hybrid opportunity begins with onsite training during the first week and then follows a schedule of three days onsite and two days remote.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee assigned month-end closing tasks and prepare timely journal entries to support accurate financial results
  • Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity while investigating and resolving discrepancies
  • Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses requested by auditors
  • Contribute to preparation of Form 990-related financial information and maintain records that support reporting requirements
  • Apply fund and grant accounting practices to track restricted and unrestricted activity in accordance with nonprofit standards
  • Maintain accounting records within Sage and related organizational systems, ensuring data integrity and consistent documentation
  • Use advanced Excel functions such as lookups, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, and conditional formulas to analyze financial information
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate assignment status, clarify accounting needs, and help ensure work is completed accurately and on time

Requirements

  • Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close
  • Strong background in account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet review
  • Working knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting
  • grant accounting experience is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with audit support processes and exposure to Form 990 preparation or related reporting
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables, sorting, and data filtering
  • Experience using Sage accounting software is highly preferred
  • Prior experience in nonprofit healthcare or a related healthcare setting is preferred
  • Clear English communication skills with the ability to provide updates and follow through on assigned work

Nice to have

  • Grant accounting experience
  • Experience using Sage accounting software
  • Prior experience in nonprofit healthcare or a related healthcare setting

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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