Accounting Clerk

Seiu Hciimk•Chicago, IL

11d•$47,000 - $52,000

About The Position

SEIU Healthcare IL IN MO KS is a dynamic, action-oriented union representing 95,000 healthcare and childcare workers throughout Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. We believe in a society defined by freedom and justice, where we can all have quality education, healthcare and jobs, and where we all can live a full and plentiful life of our choosing. SEIU HCIIMK’s mission is to organize together to build power and demand and win social and economic justice for our communities. Purpose: The Accounting Clerk position has the responsibility for understanding specific aspects of the accounting process. Responsible for day-to-day operational accounting, record keeping, data processing and adherence to internal control standards and procedures. This position has primary responsibilities and duties in the data entry of accounts receivable and payable invoices in both Member Training and Education Center (METC) and HCIIMK Finance department. This position will report to the Director of Accounting. Location: Chicago, IL

Requirements

Strong commitment to social justice
Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse work environment
Associate Degree, or equivalent Accounts Payable/Data Entry experience.
Effective writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages.
Effective verbal communication, including the ability to relate well with others.
Ability to work independently, think creatively, manage own time, and take initiative.
One (1) year Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.
Sound organizational skills to manage and prioritize work subject to deadlines in a dynamic and changing environment, as an individual and as a member of a team.
Knowledge of Outlook, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office, or ability to learn new computer systems.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable and Receivable Process/Data Entry Process.
Ensure vendors, suppliers and training stipends are paid timely and accurately, within invoice due dates. This includes all regular bills, contracts for leases, staff reimbursements.
Assist with the data entry of accounts receivable.
Maintain accurate vendor lists and obtain W9’s for all vendors and independent contractors.
Resolve vendor payment issues in a timely fashion.
Coordinate the management approval process ensuring invoices are approved prior to payment by the correct executive with budgetary authority.
Ensure correct account coding of all payments and obtain all appropriate supporting documentation.
Enter and Process Member Dues.
Initiate ACH payments for approval.
Assist with scanning receipts/documents for Information Reporting department, as needed.
Provide support in all financial areas as needed and special projects, as assigned.

Benefits

Health (Medical), Dental, and Vision Insurance
Dependent Care and Commuter/Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Ancillary Benefits such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pension Plan eligibility once vested
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off