Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Peoria, IL • 22h ago

Description

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant/Grant Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Peoria, Illinois. In this role, you will assist with organizing and managing financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This contract position is ideal for someone adaptable, meticulous, and experienced in nonprofit accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Configure and set up QuickBooks accounts tailored to the specific needs of a nonprofit organization.

Accurately record and organize financial data, including donations, grants, and program expenditures.

Reconcile accounts and verify the proper categorization of financial transactions.

Provide support to the finance team by performing bookkeeping tasks and preparing financial reports.

Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.

Maintain accurate grant accounting records and ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations.

Collaborate with team members to enhance financial workflows and operational efficiency.

Assist with general accounting duties to support the overall financial operations of the organization.

Use Excel to analyze data and generate reports as needed.

Requirements - Minimum of 2 years of experience in a staff accountant or accounting clerk role.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop with extensive hands-on experience.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting is strongly preferred.

Prior experience with nonprofit and grant accounting is highly desirable.

Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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