Staff Accountant

$70,000 - 80,500 /Yr.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office; 2 days remote
Location: Skokie, IL 60077

The Staff Accountant will maintain accurate financial records for accounts receivable, donations, bank activities and general ledger.

This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling investigating discrepancies, and supporting timely financial reporting in alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.  The Staff Accountant will also assist with internal/external audit requests and collaborate with other departments to ensure data accuracy.  

Responsibilities


* Prepare and distribute invoices for grants, rentals, and agencies: monitor receivables, record payments, and send out monthly statements to the teams.


* Approve payments received in Carelogic.


* Collaborate with other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up to date.


* Reconcile accounts receivable ledger, ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.


* Prepare journal entries to record all donations, including review donation coding, liaison with department and program staff, enter donations in the financial system, and reconcile financial records with systems like Give Smart and Salsa.


* Prepare journal entries to record for all cash disbursements in Bank module.


* Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, and related journal entries.


* Administer, track, and reconcile debit cards; record associated fees and activities through month-end journal entries.


* Review and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.  Identify and resolve any discrepancies.


* Assist external auditors in reviewing processes and workflow by providing reports, supporting documentation, and personal knowledge of internal processes and analysis.


* Create and update departmental policies, procedures, and manuals, as needed or directed. 


* Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


* Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.                                                                             

Qualifications


* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other closely related field required.  


* Minimum three to seven years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


* Experience with Accounting software systems. 


* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.), report generation, and database management tools.


* Attention to details with ability to solve practical problems and adapt to changing situations, and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. 


* Effectively present information and respond to questions from inte...