Accountant

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks an Accountant for its Administrative Office. The Accountant will work with senior accounting and administrative staff to maintain a fund-based general ledger and system-wide accounting and will assist with grant-based reporting.

This position reports to the Comptroller and Deputy Director of Finance. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois, striving to empower clients and partner with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Prior non-profit experience or with fund-based accounting preferred but not required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Commitment to social justice.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Attention to detail and strong verbal, interpersonal, analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with selected accounting areas as assigned.
• Grant budgeting and reporting on designated grants as assigned.
• Periodic financial statements and reports as assigned.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Non-profit accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks an Accountant for its Administrative Office. The Accountant will work with senior accounting and administrative staff to maintain a fund-based general ledger and system-wide accounting and will assist with grant-based reporting. This position reports to the Comptroller and Deputy Director of Finance.

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals in 65 counties in Illinois. We are committed to providing justice for those whose voices might otherwise not be heard; to empower individuals to advocate for themselves; and, to make positive changes in the communities we serve. Our attorneys provide holistic legal advocacy in partnership with community organizations, social service agencies, and faith-based groups.

Responsibilities

• Work with selected accounting areas as assigned
• Grant budgeting and reporting on designated grants as assigned
• Periodic financial statements and reports as assigned
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Prior non-profit experience or with fund-based accounting preferred but not required
• Computer proficiency required
• Commitment to social justice
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse social, economic, and racial/ethnic backgrounds
• Attention to detail, excellent verbal, interpersonal, analytical, writing, and organization skills
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Special Working Conditions and Demands

• Applicants must have reliable transportation
• The position is primarily office-based but applicants must have reliable home broadband internet

Compensation

• $68,000 - $95,000 depending on experience. Excellent insurance and retirement benefits; generous leave benefits. Land of Lincoln is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Land of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from peopleof color, persons with disabilities, women, LBGTQIA+ gender non- conforming individuals,and people with life experiences or educational backgrounds that add to our diversity andour capacity to provide high quality legal aid.