Staff Accountant

Accounting Manager

Responsibilities :

• Perform account analysis and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Prepare and post both recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Prepare supporting schedules for IRS Form 990 and other required tax documents.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including the creation of PBC schedules and research of reconciliation discrepancies.
• Support the annual insurance renewal process, including premium allocation and invoice preparation.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, tagging, and physical location tracking.
• Perform month-end close activities related to fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly capital expenditure (CapEx) reports and spending plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal regulations for assets purchased under direct sponsored projects.
• Evaluate and maintain Construction in Progress (CIP) projects, including annual fringe adjustments.
• Oversee property reports and ensure timely submission to federal agencies or sponsors.
• Maintain detailed records for equipment purchased through direct sponsor projects.
• Coordinate BI-Annual government inventories and annual reporting for insurance and audit purposes.
• Approve and document property sign-off at project closeouts.
• Process cash receipts, including entering deposits, posting batches, and reconciling daily / monthly activity.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Manage online payment tracking and processing of incoming wire transfers.
• Process zero-dollar cash receipts as required.

Qualifications :

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00 / yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Des Plaines,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.