Accounting Specialist Job at EPIP in Chicago

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting internal day-to-day financial operations and performing accounting transactions by supporting the Chief Operating Officer in office financial recording. How the Accounting Specialist Position Breaks Down: Accounts Receivable Receive incoming revenue and other receipts, and prepare Daily Income Sheet Deposit checks via Remote Deposit Capture Scan daily deposits and file in appropriate Development folder Upload credit card transactions Maintain cash receipts files by date Shred incoming checks after 90 days Process and post daily cash receipts in accounting software (Fund EZ), including check deposits and credit card payments; verify donation/payment type in fundraising program (Raiser’s Edge) Maintain Receivables records Perform monthly revenue reconciliation between Fund EZ and Raiser’s Edge by the 3rd workday of the month Accounts Payable File electronic copies in Finance folder under Accounts Payable/Invoices/Due Route invoices for proper coding, backup, and approval Track and file credit card receipts Enter approved invoices in Fund EZ Prepare checks and forward to account signer for signature Coordinate mailing out checks and appropriate backup Update Fund EZ for ACH payments made Maintain vendor files, assuring all W-9s are up to date Assign account numbers and cost centers for invoices, check requests, and requests for reimbursement Secure receipts and other appropriate backup for credit card charges Maintain and file paid invoices, check requests, and reimbursements Reconciliation and Statement Preparation On a monthly basis, reconcile revenue as recorded in Fund EZ with donations entered in Raiser’s Edge Update Giving Councils and Giving Circles Fund Balance Statements (monthly basis) Update statements and prepare letters to Donor Advised Fund holders (semi-annual basis) Communicate and enforce purchasing policies and payment requisition procedures with staff and vendors Prepare the monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements Other Finance & Accounting Enter fiscal year operating budget data into Fund EZ Reconcile annual grant disbursements by grantee, amount, and fund with Foundant (GMS) Assist with annual external audit and periodic audits Other Attend and actively participate in required educational programs and departmental and staff meetings Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and President/CEO COMPENSATION The salary range is $50,000-60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Interested applicants should email a cover letter articulating how their skills and experience meet the responsibilities noted above with a resume to careers@cfw.org. Subject line should read: Your Name + Accounting Specialist No phone calls, please CFW seeks to fill this position as soon as possible and will work actively to build a diverse pool of candidates. Please check your e-mail for a link to activate your account. Erika Hawthorne published this page in Job Board 3 years ago #J-18808-Ljbffr