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Senior Accountant | Chicago, IL
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Our client, a highly respected nonprofit arts organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting team! This position plays a key role in managing general ledger, leases, fixed assets, and payroll compliance, while contributing to process improvement and system efficiency initiatives.
Salary: $85K - $100K
Why Apply?

  • Highly collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit with a strong reputation across Chicago

  • Great work-life balance - 18 PTO days plus a 2-week winter break and 15+ holidays

  • Excellent leadership and positive, team-oriented culture

  • 401(k) with company match + additional 403(b) option

  • Stable organization with high visibility and direct exposure to leadership

  • Opportunity to do meaningful, impactful work

Responsibilities: Senior Accountant

  • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

  • Reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and maintain fixed asset and lease schedules.

  • Assist with payroll, benefits, and union dues compliance.

  • Support audit and financial reporting processes.

  • Contribute to system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.

  • Interpret and apply GAAP and internal policies for the Senior Accountant function.

  • Collaborate cross-departmentally and support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Senior Accountant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA required.

  • 4-6+ years of accounting experience; public accounting background strongly preferred.

  • Experience with nonprofit accounting and clients a plus.

  • Strong understanding of leases (ASC 842), fixed assets, and payroll.

  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables).

  • Proactive, detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Positive, engaging, and team-oriented Senior Accountant who enjoys a collaborative culture.

  • Desire to support a mission-driven organization while continuing to grow professionally.
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