Non Profit Staff Accountant- Humboldt Park

LaSalle Network has partnered with a Chicago based Non For Profit organization with an office located in the 60651 area.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our nonprofit organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate accounting, compliance with grant and contract requirements, and strong internal controls across multiple funding sources.

Budget for this role is up to a base of $71,0000 with a 5x a week in office cadence. A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, expense coding, approval workflows, vendor record maintenance, and weekly check/EFT runs.

• Manage cash receipts by preparing deposits, recording daily revenue, and reconciling incoming funds to the appropriate funding sources.

• Prepare and post recurring and one-time journal entries to the general ledger.

• Assist with accounts receivable activities such as billing funders, tracking receivables, following up on payments, and resolving discrepancies.

Grant & Contract Financial Support

• Maintain comprehensive grant and contract records, including award values, funding terms, reporting timelines, compliance requirements, and key contacts.

• Assist with monthly grant vouchering and reimbursement submissions by compiling payroll allocations, expense documentation, and funder-required forms.

• Organize and maintain grant documentation (both electronic and physical) in compliance with requirements from IDHS, CDPH, ICJIA, HUD, and other funding agencies.

Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Record and reconcile activity for bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Support month-end close by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and variance explanations.

• Ensure financial records are well-organized and audit-ready to support the annual audit process.

Internal Controls & Administrative Support

• Provide support with vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, 1099 tracking, and contract documentation.

• Adhere to established fiscal policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

• Participate in special projects and provide general financial support as needed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Experience in nonprofit and/or grant-funded accounting strongly preferred

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel

  If you are interested in the Staff Accountant role, Please apply today!
  Thank You,
  Arden Dyer
  Recruiting Lead

  
  LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

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