Aspire Chicago · 11 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expAspire Chicago is dedicated to connecting people with disabilities to greater opportunities for learning and employment. The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day financial operations, lead financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with various team members to support the organization's mission.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Controller to execute monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjusting entries
Lead the execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Independently perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
Produce and analyze internal financial statements and management reports
Collaborate with the Controller on budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis
Monitor and analyze departmental spending, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks
Implement and maintain cost allocation methodologies across programs and funding sources
Coordinate annual financial audit preparation and serve as a primary liaison for auditor requests
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of restricted funds in collaboration with the Finance team
Prepare and review grant reporting, including expenditure support and reconciliations, in compliance with funder, state, and federal requirements
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial documentation to ensure compliance with organizational policies
Drive process improvements to enhance financial controls, accuracy, and operational efficiency
Work closely with the AP & Payroll Manager to ensure accurate expense coding and payroll allocations
Coordinate with the Entitlement Specialist to reconcile client-related revenue and benefits
Provide accounting support and guidance to program and administrative staff as needed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED plus a minimum of three (3) years of accounting work experience
Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Valid Illinois driver's license with a good driving record
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Accounting
Experience working with grants, restricted funds, or government contracts
Familiarity with nonprofit financial statements, including Statements of Financial Position, Activities, and Functional Expenses
Experience with accounting systems such as MIP, Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms
Company
Aspire Chicago
Aspire offers services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$9.2M2025-06-11Grant· $9.2M
Leadership Team
Dani Hollis
Director of Grants & Partnerships
Herbert Washington
Chief Innovation Officer
Recent News
2025-08-13
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