ACCOUNTANT Job at SGA Youth & Family Services in Chicago

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• 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
• 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
  
  

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• 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
• 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

Requirements

Education And Experience

• 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
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

55,000-60,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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