Our client, one of the largest providers of community-based primary care in Chicago, is seeking a grant accountant to join their growing team. This position is located downtown Chicago and is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to work for a mission based company.

Sizzle

• Ability to join a team that gives back to the community and makes a difference
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Onsite parking
• Excellent benefits- medical, dental, and vision
• 401a and 401b savings
• Great work life balance, 4 weeks vacation
• Competitive salary!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform day to day grant accounting functions to properly allocate grant revenues and expenditures in accordance with funding guidelines and best practices.
• Prepares monthly grant cash reconciliations.
• Prepares recommendation for grant budgets.
• Perform budget and expense analysis for program grants on a monthly basis and make accounting entries accordingly.
• Identifies grant billing concerns and assists with problem solving, and assists in procedural issues related to grant billing.
• Oversee preparing of vouchers, billing and process reports necessary for funded programs.
• Assists in monitoring grant expenditures and any related sub-recipient monitoring.
• Perform grant-related post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, periodic invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution changes, reconciliations, re-budgeting and grant closeout functions as required.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports on grants for internal and external purposes.
• Works with the Controller on cash flow forecasts for grants.
• Ensure compliance of grants and contributions with internal policies/procedures and donor rules/regulations.

Background Preferred

• Bachelors in Accounting
• 2+ years grant accountant experience

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