Bookkeeper

Nourishing Hope•Chicago, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, is a dynamic Chicago nonprofit agency that has evolved to become more than solely a hunger relief organization. We provide food, social services such as job and housing assistance, and free mental wellness counseling with a growing team of licensed therapists. Founded in 1970, we strive to serve the needs of the whole person — with respect and dignity, always. Nourishing Hope offers our neighbors nutritious food using a choice-based distribution model and access to life-changing social services including: Monthly food distribution and additional produce pickup through five different food access programs. Home delivery services for older adults, homebound neighbors and neighbors living with disabilities. Social services including case management, mental health counseling, job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, healthcare, government forms) for anyone in need. Nourishing Hope serves tens of thousands of people each year, providing more than 4 million meals through our programs, in addition to partnerships with other community organizations. This year, more than 7,000 low-income neighbors will also receive case management and social services. The Bookkeeper will help perform Nourishing Hope’s day-to-day financial needs. In supporting the growing organization, the Bookkeeper will have an astute attention to detail, be prepared to adhere to strict deadlines, and will help out the larger Operations department as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines.
Eagerness to learn, master, and improve processes and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of nonprofit accounting.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Sage Intacct.
Experience with BambooHR.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain accurate financial records - Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, categorized, and reconciled in a timely manner, maintaining consistency, organization, and adherence to accounting standards.
Enter accounts payable transactions - Accurately record and process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and alignment with organizational policies and funding requirements.
Enter accounts receivable transactions - Record incoming payments and receivables, ensuring accurate classification, timely posting, and alignment with donor intent, program funding, and organizational records.
Enter food donation transactions - Track and record the value and details of in-kind food donations, ensuring accurate valuation, proper documentation, and compliance with nonprofit reporting standards.
Run biweekly payroll - Process and manage biweekly payroll in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring proper documentation, compliance with applicable regulations, and alignment with organizational policies.