Chicago Urban League
WORKSITE:
4510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60653
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Senior Accountant
SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience, Plus Benefits
The following statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
Overview The Accountant supports the Senior Accountant in establishing, documenting, and reporting the organization’s financial status by monitoring the systems for collecting, analyzing, and verifying financial information. The Accountant, along with other Accountants and staff, is responsible for a set of customary accounting duties and ad-hoc projects performed by the Finance and Accounting Department.
Responsibilities
Provides support to the Senior Accountant with monthly financial reports review and
Reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares and corrects journal entries, as
Reviews specific general ledger accounts reconciliation, as assigned by the Senior Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.
Assists with annual financial audit and 990
Prepares audit schedules for external
Performs month-end close functions to ensure timely
Performs accounts
Assists with reviewing and approving payments with respect to authorizations, approvals, adequate supporting documentation, accuracy and correct general ledger account coding to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and posts approved payment batches in the accounting software.
Undertakes other ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.
Relocation assistance not
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Master’s degree in accounting or business administration is a
Certified Public Accountant is a
Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Three to five years of general ledger reconciliation
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to
Superior analytical skills including advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding
Relocation assistance not
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Chicago Urban League 4510 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, 60653
National Urban League
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4510 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60653
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Senior Accountant
SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience, Plus Benefits
The following statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
Overview The Accountant supports the Senior Accountant in establishing, documenting, and reporting the organization’s financial status by monitoring the systems for collecting, analyzing, and verifying financial information. The Accountant, along with other Accountants and staff, is responsible for a set of customary accounting duties and ad-hoc projects performed by the Finance and Accounting Department.
Responsibilities
Provides support to the Senior Accountant with monthly financial reports review and
Reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares and corrects journal entries, as
Reviews specific general ledger accounts reconciliation, as assigned by the Senior Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.
Assists with annual financial audit and 990
Prepares audit schedules for external
Performs month-end close functions to ensure timely
Performs accounts
Assists with reviewing and approving payments with respect to authorizations, approvals, adequate supporting documentation, accuracy and correct general ledger account coding to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and posts approved payment batches in the accounting software.
Undertakes other ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.
Relocation assistance not
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Master’s degree in accounting or business administration is a
Certified Public Accountant is a
Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Three to five years of general ledger reconciliation
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to
Superior analytical skills including advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demanding
Relocation assistance not
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Chicago Urban League 4510 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL, 60653
National Urban League
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