Bookkeeper

nourishinghopechi; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

$250 employee referral bonus

Free subscription to mental wellness app

Job summary

Nourishing Hope, based in Chicago, is looking for a Bookkeeper to handle day-to-day financial operations. The role requires excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, as you will manage financial records, process accounts payable and receivable, and run payroll.

This position operates Monday to Friday, with the possibility of working remotely two days a week. Along with an hourly rate of $24–$28, the role offers benefits including health insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Eagerness to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records.
• Enter accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Track food donation transactions.
• Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Intacct

BambooHR

Job description

Organization Overview

Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, is a dynamic Chicago nonprofit agency. Nourishing Hope has evolved to become more than solely a hunger relief organization. We provide food, social services such as job and housing assistance, and free mental wellness counseling with a growing team of licensed therapists. Founded in 1970, we strive to serve the needs of the whole person — with respect and dignity, always.

Nourishing Hope offers our neighbors nutritious food using a choice-based distribution model and access to life‑changing social services including:

• Monthly food distribution and additional produce pickup through five different food access programs.
• Home delivery services for older adults, homebound neighbors and neighbors living with disabilities.
• Social services including case management, mental health counseling, job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, healthcare, government forms) for anyone in need.

Nourishing Hope serves tens of thousands of people each year, providing more than 4 million meals through our programs, in addition to partnerships with other community organizations. This year, more than 7,000 low‑income neighbors will also receive case management and social services.

Position Summary

The Bookkeeper will help perform Nourishing Hope’s day‑to‑day financial needs. In supporting the growing organization, the Bookkeeper will have an astute attention to detail, be prepared to adhere to strict deadlines, and will help out the larger Operations department as needed.

Schedule and Locations

This position primarily works out of Headquarters located at 1716 W Hubbard. The work schedule is Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm. This role has the opportunity to work remotely 2 day(s) per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and maintain accurate financial records – Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, categorized, and reconciled in a timely manner, maintaining consistency, organization, and adherence to accounting standards.
• Enter accounts payable transactions – Accurately record and process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and alignment with organizational policies and funding requirements.
• Enter accounts receivable transactions – Record incoming payments and receivables, ensuring accurate classification, timely posting, and alignment with donor intent, program funding, and organizational records.
• Enter food donation transactions – Track and record the value and details of in‑kind food donations, ensuring accurate valuation, proper documentation, and compliance with nonprofit reporting standards.
• Run biweekly payroll – Process and manage biweekly payroll in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring proper documentation, compliance with applicable regulations, and alignment with organizational policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn, master, and improve processes and reporting.

Highly Preferred

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage Intacct.
• Experience with BambooHR.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to use computer, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Primarily sedentary work.
• Close visual acuity (with correction) to read needed work documents & computer monitor.

Salary and Benefits

Hourly Rate: The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid birthday holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Language pay
• $250 employee referral bonus
• Free subscription to mental wellness app

Background Check

Because we are a Medicaid provider all applicants who are offered employment with Nourishing Hope will be subject to a background screening. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background screening conducted in accordance with Nourishing Hope policy and federal, state and local laws.