Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Alsip, IL • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a non-profit social service organization in Illinois on a Contract to permanent basis. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and working across key reconciliation processes in a mission-driven environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to daily accounting operations while helping ensure timely and reliable reporting. MIP Fund Accounting Software or similar experience required.

Responsibilities:

Manage month-end close tasks by preparing entries, organizing supporting documentation, and helping ensure deadlines are met.

Record and review journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger activity and proper financial reporting.

Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, accounts payable activity, and procure-to-pay transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Code and track Pex card activity, confirming expenses are assigned correctly and supported by appropriate records.

Process cash receipts and update accounting records to reflect deposits and incoming funds accurately.

Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to analyze financial data, organize reporting details, and support account review.

Enter financial information into accounting records with a high level of accuracy and maintain orderly filing for supporting documents.

Support accounting operations within a fund accounting environment, helping maintain compliance with non-profit reporting needs.

The salary range for this position is $33/hr. to $35/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.

Requirements - At least 3 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.

Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entry preparation, and general ledger maintenance.

Strong background in bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliation.

Familiarity with accounts payable reconciliation and procure-to-pay transaction review.

Working knowledge of fund accounting, preferably within a non-profit setting.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and ability to manage financial documentation effectively.

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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