What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a part-time Accounting Clerk, 3 days a week. Responsible for performing accounting tasks such as data entry of transactions, reconciling bank statements, processing invoices and payments, and ensuring proper filing of accounting document.
Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $20-$25/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions:
- Perform data entry of invoices and journal entries.
- Assist with financial statement preparation, including review and explanations.
- Account reconciliations-banks, fixed assets, and prepaids.
- Perform GL maintenance, including posting journal entries and running reports.
- Assist the Accounting Team and Controllers with month end close.
- Provide support during audits by gathering documents and performing data analysis.
- Research accounting issues and analyze financial data.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Enrolled in college, bachelor of accounting or related field a preferred.
- Experience using an accounting software preferred.
- Background check clearance required.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Excel required.
- Demonstrated basic understanding of accounting principles (based on accounting courses completed).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Good organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $20 - $25
