Accountant

Chicago Metropolitan Agen•Chicago, IL

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative accounting professional to join its Finance division as an Accountant. Reporting to the Accounting Principal, this role supports CMAP’s financial integrity through accurate, timely, and compliant accounting operations. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in growing technical skills within a mission-driven public sector organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of directly applicable accounting experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is strongly preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, improve processes, and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Processes accounts receivable and cash receipts, prepares bank deposits, and ensures accurate recording of financial transactions.
Prepares and posts journal entries and supports month end close activities in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Monitors project and grant activity to ensure compliance, appropriate billing, and accurate financial reporting.
Performs reconciliations for assigned accounts and investigates variances; prepares adjusting entries as needed.
Supports financial transparency and compliance by collaborating with departments across CMAP and engaging with external partners.
Assists with maintaining financial data within CMAP’s enterprise resource planning system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and participates in continuous improvement efforts.
Contributes to process optimization, internal control enhancements, and improvements to ERP functionality.