Laborers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago is hiring: Accountant in Chicago

Overview

Certified Public Accountant serving high net worth families with emphasis on education and communication.

Employer Description

The Laborers’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (the “LABF” or “Fund”) was established in 1935 for the purpose of providing retirement and disability benefits to employees of the City of Chicago or the Board of Education in a “labor service” classification, and their beneficiaries. Employees of three City of Chicago pension funds also participate in the LABF. The LABF is governed pursuant to Articles 1 and 11 of the Illinois Pension Code, 40 ILCS 5/1-101, et seq., and is administered by an eight-member Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Currently, the Fund employs 21 full-time staff, has 2,600 active members, and 3,500 members or survivors receiving benefits, and $1.3 billion in investment assets. Please visit www.labfchicago.org for more information regarding the LABF.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Lead Accountant and Comptroller, the Accountant will perform entry-level professional accounting duties and related duties as required.

• Code, record and update journal entries (e.g. expenditures, account transfers, etc.).
• Audit financial documents to ensure entries are accurate and appropriately allocated to accounts.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Verify and record receipts.
• Verify and record invoices in accounting system.
• Assist with payroll functions.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0)
• Desired Skills and Attributes:
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of initiative and follow-through
• Hard-working, thorough, accurate, detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel)
• Ability to work within and enjoy a team environment
• Ability to recommend and drive process improvements

Additional Information

• Office Location: In Person – 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60654
• Base salary: $63,744
• Benefits: Attractive insurance benefits; Participation in defined benefit pension plan

How to Apply

• Please submit resume and cover letter to: careers@labfchicago.org
• Recent college graduates (since 2023) should provide GPA in resume or cover letter at time of application

The Laborers’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Government Administration