Our client is hiring a Grant Accountant in Dolton, IL. This contract-to-hire Grant Accountant opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys owning key accounting processes while supporting leadership reporting and compliance needs. As the Grant Accountant, you’ll play a central role in month-end close, reconciliations, and grant-related reporting, with visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

What’s the job?

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and on time
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership
• Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting
• Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions
• Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses
• Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
• Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed
• Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements
• Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

What’s needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Grant accounting experience (3–5 years)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred
• Audit support experience preferred
• CPA or CPA track preferred

Key Details

• Compensation: $40–$48/hour
• Location: Dolton, IL
• Work Model: Onsite for training, hybrid afterward
• Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! We’re actively interviewing and excited to meet you.

Allee Struve
Lead Recruiter

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