Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Alsip, IL • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a nonprofit social services organization in Illinois. This contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core financial processes, bank statement reconciliations, heavy general ledge work, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a timely close cycle. The role offers the chance to apply fund accounting knowledge, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support a mission-driven team through dependable financial stewardship.

Responsibilities:

Manage assigned activities related to the monthly close process and help ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.

Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger while maintaining proper supporting documentation.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank statements, accounts payable activity, and procure-to-pay transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Code and review Pex card transactions to ensure expenses are recorded correctly and aligned with accounting policies.

Record cash receipts and verify entries for completeness, accuracy, and proper account classification.

Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to organize data, analyze account activity, and support reconciliations.

Maintain orderly financial files and perform data entry tasks that support daily accounting operations and audit readiness.

Assist with bank and general ledger reconciliations while helping preserve the accuracy of nonprofit fund accounting records.

The salary range for this position is $24/hr. to $25/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 - 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or closely related role.

Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, including preparing month-end journal entries.

Strong background in general ledger accounting and balance sheet account reconciliation.

Experience completing bank reconciliations and reviewing accounts payable or procure-to-pay activity.

Working knowledge of fund accounting, ideally within a nonprofit environment.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use pivot tables and VLOOKUP effectively.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data entry, documentation, and financial records accurately.

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