Staff Accountant

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Des Plaines, IL

4d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant, Monday through Friday. Responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through preparation of reports and statements.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
Salary $60,000-$65,000/Annually.
Opportunity for advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/business required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math functions required.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Great Plains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all monthly entries and reconciliations as well as GL account validations.
• Responsible for monthly recording of various journal entries along with the network allocations.
• Support & provide assistance for Accounts payable.
• Manage Employee Expenses logs & submitting them to be payable.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the programs.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.
• Support business unit review analytic through Power Bl, including but not limited to subsystem billing data.
• Support government cost reporting process for various grants.
• Manage the annual audit process for the network.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $60,000-$65,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level