A Knock At Midnight is seeking consultants from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to conduct an independent financial audit of the organization's financial statements and provide recommendations regarding internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Scope of Services
The selected auditor will be expected to:
1. Conduct annual Financial Audits.
2. Review Internal Controls.
3. Review Compliance Procedures.
4. Present audit findings to management and the Board of Directors or Finance Committee.
5. Provide a management letter outlining recommendations and observations.
6. Be available to answer questions from management and board members.
Qualifications
The ideal auditor or audit firm should:
- Be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Have a minimum of five years' experience auditing nonprofit organizations.
- Demonstrate expertise with 501(c)(3) accounting and reporting requirements.
- Have experience with grant-funded organizations and Uniform Guidance compliance, if applicable.
- Maintain current professional liability insurance.
- Have successfully completed a peer review within the last three years.
ABOUT US
WHAT’S IN THE NAME
The framework behind the name of our organization came from a sermon titled “A Knock At Midnight” preached by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- which was later published in a book entitled, The Strength To Love. Being educated on the nuances of the civil rights movement for over 15 years, the one thing that stuck with one of our founders, Minister Johnny Banks Sr.
OUR MISSION
Our Goal is to Help Our Community
A Knock At Midnight, NFP (AKAM) is a non-for-profit, 501© (3) community- based organization established in September of 2003, located on the south side of Chicago, Illiniois. AKAM primarily focuses on providing direct services in the communities of Auburn Gresham, Englewood, West Englewood, and West Chatham. However, our services are also extended throughout the city and surrounding surburban areas.