LEAD ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary Grant and Project Accounting Division Annual Starting Salary: $90,144 Under general supervision, performs professional accounting work of the most complex nature, typically requiring the application of advanced accounting knowledge, and/or functions as a working supervisor over a small accounting staff while maintaining own accounts, and performs related duties. Location: Department of Finance, City Hall 121 N. LaSalle, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60602. Shift: Monday‑Friday Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (shift may vary due to the needs of the operation) Essential Duties Performs and supervises the work of professional accountants engaged in financial management, compliance, and reporting for grant‑funded projects. Provides financial oversight and monitoring to track grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets. Monitors budget‑to‑actual performance for each grant. Maintains financial records and documentation for audit readiness. Ensures grant compliance by checking adherence to grant terms and conditions, including federal (e.g., Uniform Guidance – 2 CFR Part 200) or donor‑specific rules. Reviews financial transactions for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Communicates compliance requirements to departmental staff. Prepares and submits financial reports to funders (monthly, quarterly, annually). Works with departments to compile budget justifications. Supports external and internal audits related to grants. Develops grant proposal budgets in collaboration with departments. Forecasts future expenditures and funding gaps. Prepares re‑budgeting or no‑cost extension requests if needed. Serves as the liaison between finance, departmental staff, and grantors. Trains or guides staff on grant‑related financial processes. Attends grant‑related meetings and provides financial insight. Utilizes accounting/ERP systems (Oracle) to manage transactions. Ensures documentation is organized for funder audits and internal reviews. Maintains grant files and ensures backup documentation is properly stored. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with one of the following qualifications is required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus three (3) years of professional accounting experience. Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field of Accounting with 15 semester hours in Accounting, plus three (3) years of professional accounting experience. Master’s degree or higher in Accounting plus two (2) years of professional accounting experience. Master’s degree in a directly related field of Accounting with 15 semester hours in Accounting, plus two (2) years of professional accounting experience. Desired Skills Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards. Professional accounting experience in grants management. Experience with leading and managing a team. Experience with annual audits and financial schedules. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr