Junior Accountant II

Gift of Hope • Itasca, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Perform accounts receivable duties including coding, verifying, and posting accounts receivable, preparing analytical spreadsheets, collections, revenue reconciliations and filing. Prepare bi-weekly payroll.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3+ years accounting or payroll experience, or Associate’s degree with 1 year accounting or payroll experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel; basic skills in Word
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to retain confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting and/or payroll systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope’s mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Prepare and review the bi-weekly payroll including: Review employee timesheets for accuracy and follow-up with managers to resolve any discrepancies, Review employee changes entereted in the payroll system by Human Resources, Enter any additional compensation, deductions, or other one-time adjustments, Review completed payroll for accuracy and provide to Management for review and approval, Process employee payments and file payroll reports
• Manage Accounts Receivable including: Generate and review laboratory invoices and follow-up with Laboratory Management on discrepancies, Maintain logs of laboratory testing; prepare associated monthly journal entries in accounting system, Prepare and review organ billing files prior to preparation of invoices and posting into the accounts receivable sub-ledger; prepare invoices for delivery to customers, Post cash receipts and associated remittances to accounts receivable sub-ledger, Follow-up on all overdue receivables and document all customer contacts, at minimum, monthly, Review outstanding receivables with Controller and other Management as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED