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Sr. Accountant

$40 - $48 per hour
Temporary

LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Grant Accountant in Dolton, Illinois. This contract-to-hire Grant Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys owning key accounting processes while supporting leadership reporting and compliance needs. As the Grant Accountant , you’ll play a central role in month-end close, reconciliations, and grant-related reporting, with visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and on time
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership
  • Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting
  • Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions
  • Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants
  • Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses
  • Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
  • Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues
  • Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed
  • Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements
  • Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making
  • Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Grant accounting experience (3–5 years)
  • Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
  • Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
  • Experience with Sage Intacct
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Audit support experience preferred
  • CPA or CPA track preferred
Key Details
  • Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
  • Compensation: $40-48 per hour
  • Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: 
  • Location: Dolton, Illinois
  • Work Model: Onsite for training, Hybrid afterward.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! We're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.

Allee Struve
Lead Recruiter
LaSalle Network

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Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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