What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants and Contracts Accountant position at Mary Crane Center?
Position Summary:
This position performs all accounting functions for the Center
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Process weekly payroll.
- Handle Mutual of America contributions.
- Process 1099s.
- Prepare and submit monthly DFSS vouchers.
- Prepare and submit AFC billings.
- Review submission of ISBE vouchers.
- Analyze and generate AFC reports on a monthly basis.
- Process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Receipts.
- Prepare journal entries.
- Reconcile bank accounts and various other accounts.
- Analyze credit card activities.
- Prepare audit and other documents.
- Maintain and update various monthly reports
- Maintain control ledgers and prepare financial and other reports.
- Train and provide technical assistance to the accounting assistant on various accounting tasks or projects as necessary
Job Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
- B.A. degree in accounting or a related business field with a minimum of 15 semester hours in Accounting.
- Two years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- A total of at least five years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized accounting systems.
Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of modern accounting theory, principles, and practices.
- Analytical skills in financial transactions and record-keeping.
- Confidentiality maintenance and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Detail-oriented with a logical and methodological problem-solving approach.
- Flexibility to thrive in a demanding, stressful environment.
- Proficiency in word processing and effective cooperation as a team member.
Language Skills:
- Proficient in reading and speaking English.
- Physical Demands:
- Regular talking, hearing, and visual acuity.
- Occasional standing, walking, sitting, handling, and lifting (up to 30 pounds).
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboard skills).
- Potential for occasional work beyond 40 hours per week due to job demands.
Work Environment:
- Internal office space and classroom settings.
- Moderate noise levels in the work environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Covid-19 Note: In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from Mary Crane, you will be required to share proof of a COVID-19 vaccination upon eligibility. You may apply for a Medical or Religious Exemption in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Mary Crane does daily temperature checks as well.
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