Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support a mission-driven non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can maintain accurate financial records, manage critical close activities, and contribute to reliable reporting. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where precision, accountability, and strong reconciliation skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure financial results are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through careful review of account activity and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify balances, investigate variances, and correct issues as needed.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and follow up on outstanding items to keep cash records accurate.
• Assist with financial reporting by organizing accounting data and supporting the preparation of internal reporting packages.
• Partner with finance team members and stakeholders to improve the accuracy and consistency of accounting processes.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining clear documentation and ensuring reconciliations and entries are properly substantiated.
• Proven experience working in a Senior Accountant or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on ability to prepare journal entries and complete account reconciliations accurately.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and researching unmatched transactions.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial work.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.