Accounting Assistant

THE CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SOLUTION; El Vista (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hour work week

12 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every

2 years)

8 Paid Sick Days

5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days

3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness—qualif

Tuition Assistance Program

5 free counseling sessions per year

24/7 call line

Tax consultation/financial resources

Discounted legal services and mediati

Health and Wellness resources

Dress for your day dress code

Job summary

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS) invites applications for an Accounting Assistant in Peoria, IL. The role focuses on accounts payable, bank reconciliations, deposits, purchasing support, and travel arrangements in a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, establishing vendor records, and supporting month-end close, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years of experience.
• Accounting Experience (preferred).
• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Obtain an insured vehicle.
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, code, and process accounts payable invoices and payment requests with required approvals and coding.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and review payment processing and distributions.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to routine inquiries; resolve discrepancies.
• Process deposits and maintain supporting records; record receipts where applicable.
• Assist purchasing activities: quotes, purchase requests, orders, and documentation alignment.
• Assist travel arrangements and reconcile receipts and related documentation.

Education

Associate Degree or High School Diploma

Job description

See yourself achieving solutions. Join our team!

Perks of Working at CYFS:

37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary:

Starting at $24.50 per hour (Non-Exempt)

About the Position:

The Accounting Assistant supports accurate, timely, and well-documented Finance and Accounting operations, with primary responsibility for accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, deposit processing, purchasing support, and travel arrangements. The position maintains organized records, assists employees and vendors with routine questions, and works with Finance and program staff to ensure transactions are properly approved, coded, recorded, and supported in accordance with agency procedures and applicable requirements.

A Typical Day as an Accounting Assistant:

• Receive, review, code, and process accounts payable invoices and payment requests, confirming required approvals, supporting documentation, account coding, program or grant coding, and compliance with agency procedures.
• Review accounts payable edit listings, identify and correct errors, verify payment amounts, and assist with check and electronic payment processing and distribution.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, obtain required vendor documentation, respond to routine vendor inquiries, and research payment status or invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare assigned bank reconciliations on a timely basis, match transactions to supporting documentation, research outstanding or unusual items, and communicate discrepancies for resolution.
• Process checks, cash, electronic receipts, and other deposits; prepare deposit documentation; record or assist with recording receipts; and maintain appropriate supporting records.
• Assist with purchasing activities, including obtaining quotes, preparing or tracking purchase requests and purchase orders, confirming approvals, coordinating with vendors, and matching purchasing documentation to invoices.
• Assist employees with travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, registrations, and related documentation, while following agency travel, purchasing, and approval requirements.
• Review travel and purchasing documentation for completeness and assist with reconciling receipts, advances, reimbursements, or agency card activity as assigned.
• Prepare routine invoices, journal entries, spreadsheets, schedules, and other accounting transactions or reports as assigned.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper accounting files, including payable, deposit, reconciliation, purchasing, and travel records, to support internal controls, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Work collaboratively with program and administrative staff to resolve routine coding, payment, deposit, purchasing, and travel questions and to obtain missing documentation or approvals.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, annual audit preparation, and special projects by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and completing assigned follow-up.

Location:

2610 W. Richwoods Blvd. Peoria, IL

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma with 3 years of experience
• Accounting Experience (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Additional Benefits:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

CYFS is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

For information on The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.cyfsolutions.org/.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.