Accountant - grant and fund accounting (Chicago, IL)

Redstone Maple Staffing Group connects candidates and employers across the Chicago region. We are hiring an Accountant to take on grant and fund accounting. We are in the people business and act like it. What you will do • Track costs around retention against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to client orders, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Experience with client orders. • Familiarity with audit requirements. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 24 hours a week, afternoons. • On site in Chicago, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We reply to every applicant.