Grants Accountant

Job overview

The Grants Accountant role is onsite in Chicago, IL, and is a 40-hour full-time position. Compensation is $62,000–$65,000 per year. BUILD is a Chicago-based youth development, gang intervention, and violence prevention organization serving young people and families, particularly on the city's West Side. Reporting to the Grants Monitor, the accountant supports grant and program financial work while helping improve accounting infrastructure, processes, automation, and best practices. The role works closely with the Grants Monitor and Program Directors and does not supervise staff.

What you'll do

• Support grant accounting and financial bookkeeping
• work with the Grants Monitor and Program Directors
• contribute to accounting infrastructure improvements, process documentation, automation, and best practices
• use accounting principles and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grants accountant

nonprofit accounting

grant accounting

gaap

excel

chicago il

build inc

$62k–$65k/year

full-time

40 hours

process improvement

youth development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 2% match, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, wellness days, and flexible spending account.

Why this role

Opportunity to contribute to a substantial accounting infrastructure overhaul at a youth development and violence prevention nonprofit.

About the employer

Build Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Grantmaking Foundations. Sector: 81.