Staff Accountant

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago Inc • Chicago, IL

130d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant prepares monthly bank reconciliations, assists in the preparation of financial statements, maintains monthly general ledger including accrual report schedules, conducts a monthly analysis of the balance sheet and income statement accounts and reports any variance to the CFO, performs monthly bank and cash reconciliations, and coordinates and assists external CPAs with annual tax preparation and audit process. In a culturally sensitive and appropriate manner, ensures coordination and representation of these services within the agency as a whole. Articulates C4's mission and vision.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting or the equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to take the initiative along with strong communication skills
• Strong understanding of the accounting cycle and GAAP Procedures
• Expert level of proficiency with Excel and Work Skills
• Knowledge of ACCPAC and experience with SAGE 300
• Three years' experience in the non-profit sector
• Demonstrated professionalism in reacting well under pressure internally and with external clients

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of current software and general office equipment
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent written and oral skills to communicate effectively with all levels of organizational leadership, employees, governmental and community representatives, and vendors
• Ability to develop solutions to problems and to analyze qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to cooperate within a team of other supervisors and managers
• Adherence to confidentiality practices and procedures
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and competency
• Ability to present a positive image of Agency to clients and staff
• Ability to work under stress and successfully handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to resolve issues objectively and maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and changing organizational needs
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, develop and manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts receivable module, analyze changes and properly code/record revenue and cash receipts.
• Prepare monthly standard general journal entries.
• Prepare journal entries for billing and reconcile general ledger.
• Follow-up on outstanding accounts receivables.
• Prepare schedules and reports for the audit process, follow up on audit findings and interface with auditors.
• Maintain program allocations and produce program reports.
• Record transactions accurately and with clear understandable descriptions by following established Business Office procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Provides back-up for the preparation of monthly reimbursement vouchers.
• Acts as a back-up for the preparation of detail for worksheets and expense allocation in the preparation of budgets and reports.
• Provides back-up for completing the bank reconciliation.
• Processes checks for payment and enter manual checks in Accpac software weekly or as needed.
• Prepares standard general ledger journal entries of payroll transactions and other entries as needed.
• Acts as back up for the preparation of monthly reimbursement vouchers, detail worksheets and expense allocation in the preparation of budgets and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees