Senior Grant Accountant

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Grant Accountant in Dolton, Illinois. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys owning key accounting processes while supporting leadership reporting and compliance needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and on time
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership
• Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting
• Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions
• Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses
• Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
• Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements
• Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Grant accounting experience (3–5 years)
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Audit support experience preferred
• CPA or CPA track preferred

Key Details

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $40-45/hour

Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave, and Sick Leave. View a full list of benefits here.

Location: Dolton, Illinois

Work Model: Onsite for training, Hybrid afterward