Grants Accountant

Build•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve. Our Core Values : Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation. BUILD is looking for an experienced professional to join our growing team as a Grants Accountant! But be advised, this is not your typical plug-and-play accounting shop. We’re in the middle of a substantial overhaul of our accounting infrastructure to support our tremendous ongoing growth, and we need your passion for process improvement, efficient automation and deploying best practices. You’ll work closely with the Grants Monitor and Program Directors with the opportunity to make your mark with an established and respected non-profit leader providing vital services to Chicago’s rising west side. If this sounds exciting, then we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor's/Associate’s degree in accounting, finance or related field of study.
At least 2 years of experience in financial bookkeeping or accounting roles.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to work a flexible schedule five days per week at our beautiful, brand-new offices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
As of October 15, 2021, all BUILD employees are required to submit proof of full vaccination status.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills, (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index-Match, macros, pivot tables, data queries, solid data table management techniques).
Preference for proper process documentation.
Expertise with QuickBooks, specifically importing/exporting data, adjusting fields/views and customizing financial reporting.
Experience with non-profit accounting.
Familiarity with third-party platforms, including Bill.com, Paylocity, Expensify, Little Green Light and/or Apricot.
Knowledge of intercompany accounting principles.