LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Grant Accountant in Dolton, Illinois. 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. Responsibilities - 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 Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience - Grant accounting experience (3–5 years) - Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred - 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 - Audit support experience preferred - CPA or CPA track preferred Key Details - Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire - Compensation: $40-48 per hour - Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ - Location: Dolton, Illinois - Work Model: Onsite for training, Hybrid afterward. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! We're actively interviewing and excited to meet you. Allee Struve Lead Recruiter LaSalle Network #LI-AS6