Grant Accountant Responsibilities:
- Track, record, and report expenditures for grant-funded programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with grant terms
- Ensure adherence to City, County, State, and Federal funding requirements, while maintaining relationships with grant funders, program managers, and internal/external partners
- Oversee full auditing processes, manage agency billing, prepare interim reports, and generate detailed financial reports for funders
Grant Accountant Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with specific experience in grants management within a nonprofit environment
- Proficiency in Great Plains and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy when handling grant financial data, preparing reports, and performing reconciliations
- Problem-Solving Skills: Comfortable identifying and resolving discrepancies in grant financial reports or budgets
- ASAP Start: We're looking for someone who can start immediately to help us meet our growing needs
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Fast-Paced Environment: Engage in a dynamic and evolving role where your work will have an immediate impact on the success of our organization.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside a supportive team that works together to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Mission-Driven Work: Be part of an organization committed to making a difference, where your contributions matter.
Ready to start ASAP? Don’t miss the opportunity to join our growing team in Chicago! Apply now!
Ellie Chestler
Accounting and Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
