Senior Accountant (Not-for-Profit) - Finance & Accounting Outsourcing

Cherry Bekaert · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago

Accounting$100k–$132k/yrFull-time

Prepare, process, and code Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions daily, ensuring payments and receipts are timely and accurate.
Enter, download, and properly code credit card transactions, vendor bills, and miscellaneous invoices.
Manage purchase order workflow and ensure proper approval routing and GL coding.
Monitor, investigate, and resolve blocked or exception invoices.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance notes, and supporting schedules.
Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
Aid in reviewing the general ledger for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.
Identify trends and insights through KPI tracking, benchmarking, and variance analysis.
Support the development, refinement, and implementation of standardized processes, workflow enhancements, and data integrity tools.
Help maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and firm policies.
Participate in onboarding clients into various ERP and cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks Online).
Follow established client service delivery procedures and contribute to consistent, high-quality financial operations.
Provide responsive, professional communication to internal stakeholders and external clients as needed.

3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-client environment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply evolving accounting technologies and tools.
Experience in processing AP, AR, payroll transactions, and general bookkeeping.
Strong analytical abilities, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong ability to communicate with both external and internal stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience serving clients with $1M–$50M in annual revenue required; exposure to larger, more complex organizations is preferred.

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally.
We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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