Staff Accountant | New Opening at Hope in Springfield, IL!

Hope • Springfield, IL

2d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Finance department by maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and driving process efficiency. In addition to supervising or handling advanced AP functions, this role actively participates in the month-end close process, manages diverse balance sheet reconciliations, and partners with leadership to modernize and automate outdated accounting processes.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of GAAP (Non-profit or healthcare accounting standards a strong plus).
• Tech-savvy mindset with an active interest in system optimization, automation, and moving away from paper-heavy processes.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, sumifs).
• Analytical thinker capable of spotting trends, identifying reconciliation discrepancies, and suggesting systemic fixes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience spanning reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Direct hands-on experience using or implementing features within Microsoft Business Central or a similar modern ERP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journal entries, manage accrued expenses, prepaids, and assist in accelerating the month-end closing timeline.
• Perform regular monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheet accounts, and sub-ledgers to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Evaluate current, manual, or legacy accounting procedures and implement modern, scalable workflows utilizing Microsoft Business Central and other digital tools to increase operational speed.
• Manage complex or escalated accounts payable workflows, ensure accurate 1099 compliance/reporting, and ensure sub-ledger systems integrate cleanly with the general ledger.
• Ensure consistent compliance with internal accounting controls and maintain organized, audit-ready digital documentation for all balance sheet adjustments.
• Assist in preparing detailed schedules and work papers for annual financial audits.
• Collaborate with program managers to answer routine variance or transaction inquiries.
• Crosstrain on other foundational accounting functions to provide operational backup as needed.

What This Job Offers

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