Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization in Chicago, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core accounting operations by managing close activities, reconciling key accounts, and contributing to accurate financial reporting in a collaborative environment. The position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working with detailed financial data, communicates clearly in English, and can balance independent execution with cross-functional support. This hybrid opportunity begins with onsite training during the first week and then follows a schedule of three days onsite and two days remote.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned month-end closing tasks and prepare timely journal entries to support accurate financial results.

• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity while investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses requested by auditors.

• Contribute to preparation of Form 990-related financial information and maintain records that support reporting requirements.

• Apply fund and grant accounting practices to track restricted and unrestricted activity in accordance with nonprofit standards.

• Maintain accounting records within Sage and related organizational systems, ensuring data integrity and consistent documentation.

• Use advanced Excel functions such as lookups, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, and conditional formulas to analyze financial information.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate assignment status, clarify accounting needs, and help ensure work is completed accurately and on time.

The salary range for this position is $33.25/hr. to $35.00/hr.. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Qualifications:

• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet review.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting; grant accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with audit support processes and exposure to Form 990 preparation or related reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables, sorting, and data filtering.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in nonprofit healthcare or a related healthcare setting is preferred.
• Clear English communication skills with the ability to provide updates and follow through on assigned work.

Compensation

$33.25-$35.00 Hourly

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