Outreach Community Ministries Inc.
Temporary Accountant
Outreach Community Ministries Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, United States, 60158
Description
Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.
Temporary Accountant Outreach is hiring a
Temporary Accountant
at
Outreach Central Office
to support various accounting and finance functions and participate as a member of the Finance Office team.
Full-time Temporary Employment from January 2026 until May 2026.
Benefits & Compensation
$29.00 - $34.00/hour – based on education, experience, and skills.
Referral Program.
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
IL Paid Leave.
A mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.
Responsibilities
The Accountant will process daily deposits, book accounts receivable, initiate online banking transactions, prepare bank reconciliations, and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
The Accountant will work on maintaining subsidiary ledgers, preparing monthly state sales tax filings, and processing monthly retail sales tax filings with the state of Illinois.
The Accountant receives rent payments and maintains reports for rent, security deposits, and current lease files for Jubilee Village Apartments and maintains reports for Transitional Housing program fees, security deposits and savings.
The Accountant will assist with monthly closing, reporting, account analysis, and preparing annual audit work papers.
The Accountant will report to the Controller, provide backup coverage for the other team members, support special one-time projects, and be cross-trained in all accounting functions.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 3-5 years of related experience.
A/R experience preferred.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and accounting software.
Previous experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
Strong written & verbal communication skills; keen analytic skills, effective project management ability, ability to multi-task and maintain a high-level of attention to detail; ability to effectively collaborate with a team.
A commitment to Outreach’s Statement of Mission and Faith required.
Outreach complies with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment, including nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. As a religious organization, Outreach reserves the right to make employment decisions based on its religious identity, as permitted by state and federal law.
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Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.
Temporary Accountant Outreach is hiring a
Temporary Accountant
at
Outreach Central Office
to support various accounting and finance functions and participate as a member of the Finance Office team.
Full-time Temporary Employment from January 2026 until May 2026.
Benefits & Compensation
$29.00 - $34.00/hour – based on education, experience, and skills.
Referral Program.
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
IL Paid Leave.
A mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.
Responsibilities
The Accountant will process daily deposits, book accounts receivable, initiate online banking transactions, prepare bank reconciliations, and prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
The Accountant will work on maintaining subsidiary ledgers, preparing monthly state sales tax filings, and processing monthly retail sales tax filings with the state of Illinois.
The Accountant receives rent payments and maintains reports for rent, security deposits, and current lease files for Jubilee Village Apartments and maintains reports for Transitional Housing program fees, security deposits and savings.
The Accountant will assist with monthly closing, reporting, account analysis, and preparing annual audit work papers.
The Accountant will report to the Controller, provide backup coverage for the other team members, support special one-time projects, and be cross-trained in all accounting functions.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 3-5 years of related experience.
A/R experience preferred.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and accounting software.
Previous experience with Sage Intacct a plus.
Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.
Strong written & verbal communication skills; keen analytic skills, effective project management ability, ability to multi-task and maintain a high-level of attention to detail; ability to effectively collaborate with a team.
A commitment to Outreach’s Statement of Mission and Faith required.
Outreach complies with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment, including nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. As a religious organization, Outreach reserves the right to make employment decisions based on its religious identity, as permitted by state and federal law.
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