Grant Accountant
Job Title: Grant Accountant
Location: Evergreen Park, IL (On-site, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller or Finance Manager
LaSalle Network is hiring for a mission-driven nonprofit organization headquartered in Evergreen Park, IL, dedicated to providing resources and services that make a measurable impact in our community. Our operations involve complex accounting functions, grant-related compliance, and detailed financial reporting. If you’ve worked in grant accounting or nonprofit financial operations and want to apply your skills in a purpose-driven organization with opportunities to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your accounting career in the nonprofit sector.
Grant Accountant Key Responsibilities:
- Grant Expenditure & Reporting: Track and report grant expenses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funder requirements
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger management, journal entries, AP/AR, and month-end close processes
- Compliance & Relationship Management: Ensure compliance with funding regulations and maintain relationships with funders and internal teams
- Auditing & Billing: Oversee audits, manage billing, and prepare financial reports for funders
- Payroll & Expense Processing: Process payroll, reimbursements, and manage reconciliations and expense tracking
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle accounting and/or grant accounting experience
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required) and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Experience in the nonprofit sector
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply:
Send your resume today!
Ellie Chestler
Recruiter, Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
#LI-LJ1
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