Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a non-profit social service organization in Illinois on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and working across key reconciliation processes in a mission-driven environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounting operations while helping ensure timely and reliable reporting. MIP Fund Accounting Software or similar experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close tasks by preparing entries, organizing supporting documentation, and helping ensure deadlines are met.

• Record and review journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and proper financial reporting.

• Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, accounts payable activity, and procure-to-pay transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Code and track Pex card activity, confirming expenses are assigned correctly and supported by appropriate records.

• Process cash receipts and update accounting records to reflect deposits and incoming funds accurately.

• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to analyze financial data, organize reporting details, and support account review.

• Enter financial information into accounting records with a high level of accuracy and maintain orderly filing for supporting documents.

• Support accounting operations within a fund accounting environment, helping maintain compliance with non-profit reporting needs.

The salary range for this position is $33/hr. to $35/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

• At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entry preparation, and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong background in bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Familiarity with accounts payable reconciliation and procure-to-pay transaction review.
• Working knowledge of fund accounting, preferably within a non-profit setting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and ability to manage financial documentation effectively.