Accountant Bookkeeper

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

PTO 26 days

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Accountant Bookkeeper to support the Accounting Team 2-3 days per week. The position handles accounts payable/receivable, data entry, and reporting duties to ensure accurate financial records.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (bachelors preferred), bookkeeping experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years specialized financial training or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Experience using Evolv database preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve discrepancies / disputes in accounts payable and/or accounts receivables.
• Prepare and submit required reports for assigned sites.
• Prepare vendor maintenance forms and/or required billings.
• Prepare worksheets monthly.
• Maintain designated database, including but not limited to reviewing, coding and entering data.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelors in accounting

Tools

Evolv database

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Accountant Bookkeeper, 2-3 days a week. The Accountant Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining designated database, billing and accounts receivables as well as basic administrative duties for the Accounting Team.

Benefits And Perks

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $23-$25/Hourly.
• 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!

Essential Functions

• Research and resolve discrepancies / disputes in accounts payable and/or accounts receivables.
• Prepare and submit required reports for assigned sites.
• Prepare vendor maintenance forms and/or required billings.
• Prepare worksheets monthly.
• Maintain designated database, including but not limited to reviewing, coding and entering data.
• 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.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years specialized financial training or equivalent experience required.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Experience using Evolv database preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and experience with pc/computers, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.