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STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SGA Youth & Family Services
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Staff Accountant

Salary 55,000 annually

Perform accounting, clerical and analytical tasks related to the efficient bookkeeping maintenance and processing of accounts payable / account receivable transactions-process Payroll Bi-Weekly.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Performs accounts payable functions, maintaining AP and Cash Disbursement journal
  • Process Payroll Bi-Weekly
  • Apply accounting principles, theories and practices to a wide variety of tasks
  • Dispense petty cash and Client Assistance fund / Gift after ensuring proper documentations is provided by staff
  • Interact with banks through online interfaces and make bank deposits
  • Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
  • Prepares and submits all Cost reports and Reimbursement vouchers based on funder required frequency.
  • Maintain accounting files in an organized manner
  • Assures all expenditures are captured, reported, and requested for reimbursement for all reimbursable grants and contracts.
  • Collects, compiles, and prepares backups for grant vouchering.
  • Assist in completing the financial statements and supporting analysis when needed
  • Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures for accounting activities as needed and adhere to policies and procedures for all activities

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Associate's degree in accounting with 1 years' experience, or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Knowledge of Dynamic Great Plain Accounting system preferred
  • Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch
  • Experience of working for not-for-profit agency is preferred
  • Key Competencies

  • Must have strong work ethics
  • Must be well organized and a self-starter
  • Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
  • Possess strong organizational and time management skills
  • Good problem-solving skills, solid accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and vendor
  • Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  • Full Time Employee Benefits Package :

  • Health Insurance (HMO and PPO options)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • RTA Commuter Benefit
  • Time Off Eligible after 90 days

  • 10 days accrued vacation
  • 10 days accrued sick
  • 2 Personal days
  • Salary Description

    55,000

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