Staff Accountant

Chinese Mutual Aid Association • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA), a community-based nonprofit serving Chicagoland’s immigrant and refugee communities, is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to handle day-to-day accounting functions. The position works closely with the finance team to maintain the organization’s books and financial integrity, with primary responsibility for tracking day-to-day transactions. Nonprofit accounting experience is required; familiarity with grant vouchering, indirect expense allocation, and nonprofit budgeting is especially valuable.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Finance Manager. The work is performed in a clerical office setting and involves routine use of office equipment. It is largely sedentary, with some filing that may require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending, or standing on a stool. Salary is $40,000 to $45,000.

Requirements

• Accounting degree or 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with nonprofit auditing and preparing for program or agency-wide audits.
• Experience using third-party QuickBooks tools to import and export large numbers of transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, particularly multi-fund accounting to differentiate, track, and report on separate programs and grants.
• Nonprofit bookkeeping experience, including entering day-to-day transactions, tracking petty cash, creating invoices, and paying bills.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, linked sheets, and formatting for reporting.
• Ability to work as part of a small team and independently.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Extreme attention to detail, particularly regarding transaction details and proper filing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with nonprofit grant vouchering, indirect expense allocation, and nonprofit budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Track day-to-day expenses and revenue, including accounts payable and receivable, petty cash, and check deposits in accordance with GAAP.
• Process and pay invoices, categorize them correctly, and file them by grant or program.
• Contribute to preparation of quarterly financial reports, including budget-versus-actual and program-specific reports.
• Assist the finance team with preparation for program-specific and year-end audits.
• Support preparation of the annual budget, allocation of indirect costs, and creation of vouchers for state and federal grants.
• Reconcile credit card receipts and bank statements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible within 60 days of hire with a 90% employer contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage at 100% employer contribution.
• Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities.
• Fun, high-energy culture.
• Flexible hours based on individual schedule.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Access to an exceptional leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree