Consultant, Grants and Revenue Accounting

Consultant, Grants and Revenue Accounting (163211) Chicago, Illinois Salary: USD40 - USD50 per year LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Consultant, Grants and Revenue Accounting in Chicago, IL. This contract opportunity is ideal for a grants accounting and revenue professional who can own a complex restricted-funds portfolio while supporting organization-wide invoicing, cash application, and receivables management. In this Consultant, Grants and Revenue Accounting role, you will partner closely with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate revenue recognition, compliant grant reporting, and strong financial systems execution. It’s an exciting chance to support a mission-driven organization focused on scaling impact, strengthening processes, and improving how grants and revenue operations run day to day. Responsibilities Record and manage revenue for the state and foundation/donor grant and restricted-donation portfolio by reviewing agreements for restrictions and reporting requirements and reconciling revenue recognition to award terms and program delivery milestones. Manage restricted net assets across 100+ grants by tracking expenses by award and cost category, processing monthly allocations, and preparing the monthly Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (TRNA) report reconciling releases against remaining balances. Prepare and submit grantor-required financial reports on schedule and support grant financial reporting for donor proposals, grant applications, and renewals in partnership with External Affairs and external partners. Maintain grant budget-to-actual tracking by award, cost category, and budget period, flagging variances for program and finance leadership. Create and issue invoices for fee-for-service and other billable revenue and apply incoming cash receipts while recording bank deposit activity across revenue streams. Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances in coordination with Development and Program teams. Serve as the functional owner of the Workday Grants module, including award setup, amendments, budget period rollovers, and closeouts as new grants are received. Reconcile Workday’s grants ledger against external grant tracking tools each reporting period and review/validate system-generated grantor financial reports prior to submission. Support annual audit preparation, including grant-related schedules and audit sample documentation. Qualifications Direct experience with state or foundation grant compliance and award administration. Familiarity and knowledge of accounting principles/theories (GAAP, FASB). Strong proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills, and experience with Salesforce. Experience with an ERP implementation or major system migration (Workday experience is a plus). CPA or CGMS (Certified Grants Management Specialist) preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced environment. Effective project, time, and process management skills with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities and initiatives. Key Details Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $40 – $50 per hour Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: Location: Chicago, IL Work Model: Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr LaSalle Network