Financial Accountant

Liturgy Training Publications; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Liturgy Training Publications seeks a Financial Accountant to manage assets and liabilities, process payables, assist with receivables and credit issuance, and deliver GAAP-compliant monthly and annual results. You’ll support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for executive leadership.

The role is onsite in Chicago with a salary range of $58,000–$65,000 and a comprehensive benefits package within the Archdiocese of Chicago network; relevant education and experience are weighed for

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Accounting or related field; or 5+ years' financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and its impact on operations.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Experience analyzing financial reports and providing management recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
• Experience creating financial and management reports.
• Strong interpersonal and office skills.
• Knowledge of publishing industry, royalty processing, and accounts receivable is a plus.
• Onsite role in Chicago; Archdiocese of Chicago network; salary range disclosed.

Aufgaben

• Record, monitor and administer all financial assets and liabilities; inform Exec Team on GAAP procedures.
• Maintain corporate bank accounts and perform transfers; bank reconciliations with leadership.
• Create annual FY Budget and forecast revenue/expenses with directors.
• Process payables on schedule and classify expenses accordingly.
• Administer payroll processing accurately and confidentially.
• Prepare organizational financial statements and sales reporting for directors.
• Prepare and process annual 1099 forms and other tax reports.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Join Our Finance Team at LTP - Financial Accountant LTP is seeking a Financial Accountant to record and monitor the financial assets and liabilities of the organization, ensure the timely processing of payables, assist with processing of receivables and issuance of credit, and to provide an accurate accounting of financial results monthly and annually relative to budgeted expectations. This role serves as a resource for the executive team in the areas of financial performance, budgeting and the proper application of GAAP. If you enjoy accounting and are organized and possess a strong attention to detail, you're a good fit for our organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Finance team, and direct support of the management team, you'll help ensure the financial health and accounting practices of the organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• To record, monitor and administer all financial assets and liabilities of the organization; keeping Executive Team informed of standard accounting procedures that conform with GAAP.
• To maintain all corporate bank accounts, transferring funds between savings and checking as appropriate; keeping Publisher and Executive Director and Director of Business Operations abreast of transfer needs and bank reconciliation issues.
• To serve as the primary person responsible for the creation of the annual FY Budget, providing the needed source information to directors for expense and revenue projections along with responsibility for forecasting assigned revenue and expense items.
• To process payables on schedule using the designated payment method and ensure all expenses are recorded to the correct expense category.
• To administer the processing and disbursement of payroll in a timely, accurate and confidential manner, ensuring all withholding and voluntary deductions are accurate.
• To create and maintain on a determined schedule the organizational financial statements and sales performance reporting for directors' review, providing insights and recommendations based on the reports.
• To prepare and process the annual 1099 forms and all other tax-related reports; submitting to Director of Business Operations all those requiring a signature.

Qualifications

We are looking for a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual that understands accounting and financial analysis. Other qualifications include:

• Degree in Accounting or related field, and/or minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management.
• Understanding of GAAP and the implications on financial operations.
• Previous exposure to purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Experience analyzing financial reports and other measures, providing recommendations to management.
• Computer proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite and Quickbooks.
• Experience in creating financial and management reports.
• Strong interpersonal and office skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of publishing industry, royalty processing, and accounts receivable a plus.
• Must demonstrate understanding, respect and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. LTP publishes resources that focus on the liturgy and sacraments of the Catholic church. Our organizational culture is a great fit for people who believe in our mission and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. We value accountability, respect, and mutual support as essential means to reach our goals. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefits programs. Information on our benefit programs is available here. This position is an onsite role at our office in Chicago. This position has an annualized salary range of $58,000 - $65,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.