Senior Accountant

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. The Senior Accountant executes multiple bank account and balance sheet reconciliations. Prepares daily cash reports, including cash management transactions and journal entries. Oversees fixed assets accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, including non-profit accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Access and accounting systems preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Journalizes various monthly transactions and allocation accruals to the general ledger in accordance with monthly closing schedule.
• Interacts effectively with agency staff to resolve general ledger questions and issues.
• Analyzes financial statements to assess program/department performance.
• Reconciles bank accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly and assists with maintaining all bank records.
• Prepares financial reports for funders as needed for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Monitors the accounting of all Brightpoint fixed assets and performs periodic inventories.
• Assists the Accounting Manager in developing, implementing, documenting and evaluating procedures, identifying issues and enacting solutions.
• Coordinates the collection and submission of financial data for external audits.
• Provides critical support with special projects including annual year-end audit, budget preparation and required financial reporting.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure)
• 11 paid holidays
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with match
• Leadership development opportunities
• One-on-one mentorship
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior