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Interim Senior Accountant

**Location:** Downtown Chicago | 3 days on-site, Wednesday required

**Pay Range:** 40-45/hour

Our client, a well-established **nonprofit organization** , is seeking an experienced **Senior Accountant** to support the Accounting function during a period of transition. This role will report to the current interim finance leadership and play a critical role in stabilizing day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a **hands-on accounting professional** who enjoys problem solving, digging into details, and taking ownership of key accounting processes. While nonprofit experience is preferred, this role offers the opportunity to grow in nonprofit accounting under experienced leadership.

1. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and allocation entries in accordance with the monthly close schedule

2. Perform and resolve bank account and balance sheet reconciliations, including investigation and correction of discrepancies

3. Prepare daily cash reports and manage cash posting issues, ensuring receipts are properly applied and documented

4. Own fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, and periodic inventories

5. Support audit preparation and special projects, including year-end close, budget support, and financial reporting initiatives

What’s Needed?

_(Max of 5)_

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of hands-on accounting experience

2. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, ideally within a nonprofit environment

3. Experience with **Sage Intacct** or similar accounting systems, with strong Excel skills

4. Proven analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail

5. Inquisitive, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What’s in it for Me?

1. Competitive compensation with an opportunity to be a high impact member of the team

2. Opportunity to gain or deepen nonprofit accounting experience

3. Hands-on exposure to system improvements and operational cleanup initiatives

4. Hybrid work environment with meaningful collaboration and support

5. Competitive 401K, dental, healthcare, and vision benefits

If this role interests you and you’d like to learn more, **click apply now** and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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