Employment: Perm
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Type: Hybrid
Pay Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Seeking an experienced, detail-oriented self-starter with problem solving skills and a team attitude to join our organization as Senior Accountant. This individual will report to the Controller/CFO and will play a critical role in processing all transactional accounting information. As a member of a rapidly expanding organization, this position promises to be fast-paced and full of opportunity to implement new and impactful initiatives.
Responsibilities:
-Prepare month-end account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts. Research and resolve any discrepancies.
-Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all operating and investment accounts.
-Prepare month-end reconciliations for revenues from local, state and federal funding entities. (Specifically per pupil, food service and Title funding).
-Coordinate with the Development team to perform monthly reconciliations for donor contributions.
-Assist the Controller/CFO in the month-end close process including preparation of journal entries for payroll, monthly accruals and fixed asset detail for Charter and entities. Ensure accuracy of transactions.
-Reconcile the Quarterly Form 941 to the General Ledger.
-Assist Controller/CFO with audit preparation and preparation of IRS Form 990.
-Assist Controller/CFO in updating accounting policies, procedures and chart of accounts to reflect the changing requirements of the organization and workflow process improvements.
-Complete ad-hoc projects and other functional areas as needed (back-up support for Accounts Payable).
-Compile, complete and submit regulatory reporting to local, state and federal agencies.
Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other Business major, required.
-Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in accounting.
-Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles and a firm understanding of accounting concepts. Knowledge of non-profit accounting standards, preferred.
-Strong mathematical, analytical and technical skills.
-Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, computer applications such as Word, Excel and accounting systems, a must. Experience with Blackbaud’s Financial Edge preferred, but not required.
-Strong organizational abilities with close attention to detail and precision.
-Able to communicate status and issues effectively orally and in writing. Ability to keep information confidential.
-Strong customer service focus, with an ability to interact congenially and effectively with a diverse network of employees, customers and vendors
