Associate, Accounting

The Accounting Associate is responsible for processing accounts payable, recording journal entries,

maintaining specific support schedules, supporting month-end close and the annual audit process,

internal customer service, and other duties as assigned. This position supports the finance department

in providing accurate and timely financial reports to management, board, and staff.

The Accounting Associate reports to the Senior Director, Accounting. This position is located in Chicago,

Illinois and is currently remote with on-site work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable in a timely manner, ensure appropriate authorization and general ledger classification, identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain vendor files and database.
• Prepare and process employee expense reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliation.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Assist with other administrative and finance functions, including annual audit preparation, budgeting and analysis, ad hoc requests.
• Work with the Finance team and Elevate staff to ensure adherence and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and documentation of all work.
• Organize the retention of historical records, ensuring that all information is safely stored and available on short notice.
• Recommend changes to departmental processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting required
•  1 – 3 years of experience in the accounting field
• Collegiate work in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience required
• Ability to organize information, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated initiative, follow-through, and sound and accurate judgment with the ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and adept at learning new software programs
• Knowledge and experience using accounting software

Organization Description

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $55,000 - $60,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.