Grant Accountant
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 29, 2026
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Grant Accountant will perform a variety of professional tasks related to federal grant accounting such as providing financial management for federal awards, posting journal entries, preparing various reports and reconciliations, while ensuring financial compliance with federal regulations.The Grant Accountant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Grant Accountant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Grant Accountant will:
Update and maintain the Project Tracking System database for federal awards.
Prepare quarterly and annual Financial Statements for federal awards.
Submit annual Program Income reports for NSF.
Reconcile and analyze grant costs, ensuring institutional and federal guidelines are followed.
Perform monthly draws for federal award reimbursement.
Review subcontract documents and prepare invoices to prime contractor on a monthly basis.
Reconcile/analyze accounts receivables and assigned balance sheet accounts on a quarterly basis and inquire with grantor about past due balances.
Prepare annual tax letters to Switzer awardees.
Identify, calculate and determine excess interest earned on awards receiving funds in advance.
Assist with month-end/year-end activities which include: grant revenue recognition, subcontractor accruals, sub-recipient monitoring, and grant revenue and expense analysis.
Provide financial reporting support to Research Administration as requested.
Provide backup support for accounting/reporting of non-federal grant awards and clinical trials.
Prepare monthly FFATA reporting of Subawards
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to Supervisor Regulatory Accounting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required; CPA or Master's Degree in Accounting preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of related work experience..
Experience working with and managing federal awards and contracts.
Experience working with GAAP in a Not-for-Profit environment is preferred.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business tools and technology.
Working knowledge of Great Plains, Excel, MS Word, Power Point and Access is preferred.
Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
Advanced written and oral communication skills; responding to customer requests in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal skills needed to interpret and explain financial information to employees and management. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external clientele.
Ability to work collaboratively to leverage expertise in other functions resulting in improved outcomes and efficiencies.
Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous quality improvement.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Hybrid work environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay and Benefits*:
Pay Range:
$61,800.00 - $103,000.00Benefits:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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