Accounting Supervisor

Description

Job Title: Accounting Supervisor

Department: Accounting Supervisor

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year (based on experience)

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who We Are

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

Position Description – What The Role Entails

Reporting to the CFO, the Accounting Supervisor will be responsible for the management of accounting activities, including the safeguard of assets, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Accounting Supervisor will lead and manage the accounting team and is ultimately responsible for all related accounting metrics and overall team performance. The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the design, proper implementation and ongoing improvement of the Accounting Department processes, policies, and procedures to effectively support overall organizational growth. The accounting Supervisor supports the CFO with various functional Finance activities.

Company Culture - Do Our Values Speak to You?

At Rincon, Our Commitment To Mutual Respect, Inclusivity, And Diversity Is Woven Into The Structure Of All That We Do. We Value

• Dedication- Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.
  
  

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

Areas Of Accountability - What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for all facets of the accounting cycle for the non-for-profit entities
• Training and motivating accounting staff members while supervising and delegating department tasks.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensuring that all accounting processes align with GAAP and current financial legislation.
• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares journal entries as required to reflect transactions occurring during accounting period.
• Analyzes and reconciles various general ledger accounts to assure propriety of postings.
• Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly financial reports for management and performs associated research and analysis as appropriately.
• Assists in the preparation of external reports for audit, funders and general public, as requested.
• Maintains fixed asset records.
• Assist in the development of cost allocation factors by gathering information and conducting studies as necessary.
• Oversee month-end close activities including processing journal entries and accruals, completing reconciliations, booking fixed and prepaid assets, etc.
• Responsible for compliance and regulatory issues relating to the company's financial activities.
• Lead external fiscal monitoring reviews (excluding the Single Audit)
• Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant/fund period.
• Collect financial reporting materials for government, corporate, and foundation grants.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards of assets, including sound financial policies and procedures and financial systems for the organization.
• Support the year-end audits and work with external auditors to ensure clean financial and compliance audits, with an unqualified opinion. Support the accounting team by preparing appropriate audit schedules and providing support to ensure an efficient and timely audit process.
• Support the CFO with managing month end closing process for the accounting team, including processing payroll entries as necessary, and producing monthly (and periodic) income statements, balance sheet and cash flow statements and variance reports to the CFO and internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow-up and explain variances in forecasted budget to actual results for requested time periods.
  
  

Rincon Rewards & Benefits- How We Value You

• Health insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits
  
  

Rincon’s Work Environment – What To Expect

• Office (may have to travel to other organization sites)
  
  

Schedule

• 7-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Language

• Bilingual Spanish/English and Bicultural applicants strongly preferred.
  
  

RINCON FAMILY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Requirements

The Knowledge and Expertise that Matters Most - What you bring to the Role:

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• High level of efficiency and accuracy
• Willingness to comply with all local, state, federal, and company regulations
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Must be customer service oriented, be able to work well individually and as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, and have a strong work ethic
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manipulate/analyze large amounts of data
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines while handling multiple tasks and maintaining a positive attitude
• Must have high attention to detail and accuracy
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and appreciation for the mission of RFS
• Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
  
  

Position Qualifications – What Is Required To Perform The Role

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management principles
• Exceptional math skills
• Solid experience managing reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, internal control maintenance, as well as hands-on work in these areas
• Leadership or supervisory experience (nonprofit experience preferred but not required)
• Proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and associated laws and regulations
• Experience with charts of accounts
• Must have advanced Excel and accounting software skills, and proficiency in MS Office
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations