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Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Staff Accountant with our nonprofit client located in Maywood, IL. Our client is looking to hire a Staff Accountant on a direct hire basis, and this individual will be working alongside the CFO, Controller as well as several other members of the accounting team. The Staff Accountant will assist in general ledger work as well as grant invoicing and reimbursement. The role is primarily onsite, with potential for a hybrid schedule after the initial training period. Responsibilities: Monitor general ledger activity and enter journal entries into the general ledger upon approval of the Director of Finance & Administration. Prepare monthly allocation schedules for direct expenses including but not limited to employee benefits, administrative and operation costs, etc. to appropriate programs and funders. Maintain payroll allocation schedule. Track and record in-kind donations into accounting system. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Maintain and reconcile Grant Funded security deposit schedule. Allocate, code, and reconcile company credit card statements and verify documentation. Assist with budget preparation including entering budget into accounting system. Prepare financial audit schedules and performs other related duties as assigned. Perform grants management duties public and private grants (e.g. tracking of restricted and unrestricted income and expenses by public and private funders), monitors fiscal aspect of grant activities, and prepares financial reports/statements for funding sources. Perform the processing and calculation of billing costs consistent with program/project budgets. Prepare monthly and quarterly grant reporting to funders by deadline(s). Qualifications: High standards for accountability, confidentiality, controls, timeliness, reporting and accuracy. Strong organizational skills. Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in contract and grant administration. Proficiency in accounting software (i.e. MIP). Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Accrual Accounting and Fund Accounting. Strong attention to detail. If you or anybody you know is qualified and interested, please apply ASAP! #FSIL2024