[\"Jr Staff Accountant\", \"Jr Staff Accountant\"]

Christian Community Health Center; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vis

Supplemental Benefits

Life Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Christian Community Health Center is seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial operations in a nonprofit setting. The role requires an associate degree in accounting/finance or 1-3 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting systems.

You will prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end and year-end closings. Responsibilities include processing A/P, A/R, revenue, grant billings, and audits, while maintaining

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) or 1-3 years' non-profit accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting, financial management, and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical background with ability to prepare concise financial reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Daily recording of bank transactions and journal entries (A/P, A/R, Cash Receipts) in MIP.
• Process accounts receivable and revenues from all sources.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Match grant billings to general ledger receivable/revenue.
• Run revenue/expenditure reports by grant monthly for grant accountants.
• Assist with year-end close and audits.
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain documentation.
• Maintain AP vendor lists and support reconciliations with Grants/Housing.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Junior Accountant This position requires an associate's degree in Business Administration in Accounting or Finance or entry level experience with 1-3 years' in a non-profit environment or applicable related experience. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of general accounting and financial management, knowledgeable of computers, with the ability to understand accounting systems, spreadsheets, and other financial data systems is required. The ability to direct the creation of clear and concise financial reports to aid in the functioning of the Agency, relying on a strong analytical background, is required. Excellent oral and written communication and well-developed presentation skills are required. The Junior Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss and other related financial activities. This includes but not limited to verifies and reconciles daily cash receipts and deposits received and records all transactions including withdrawals received in the bank. Reconciling bank accounts and other transactions recorded on the general ledger.

• Daily recording of bank transactions and journal entries into the accounting system (MIP). Including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts
• Process accounts receivables and revenues from all sources
• To assist with the month-end close.
• To match grant billings (vouchers) to general ledger receivable/revenue.
• To run revenue/expenditure reports by grant monthly for grant accountants.
• To scan data to electronic files as needed.
• To gather documents as needed.
• To check grant files to assure grant data is current.
• To assist with the year-end close.
• To assist accounting staff with gathering data/documents as needed to facilitate the annual close.
• Generate or prepare monthly reports
• Create the AP vendor list and updates as needed
• Work closely with Grants accountant to reconcile foundation expenditures.
• Work closely with Housing Liaison to track/reconcile landlord and client rents.
• Audits
• Coordinating and supporting financial and operational audits.
• Assist with pre-audit preparation activities.
• Support the fiscal year end close. Attention to detail: The Junior Accountant will have to reconcile accounts, noticing any discrepancies and miscalculations. This requires strong observation skills and keen attention to detail. Incorrect information can throw a budget off track and cause incorrect reporting. Problem-solving

Junior Accountants work closely with the accounting team and upper management. The ability to identify a problem and resolve it appropriately is critical to resolving potential mistakes. Reconciling accounts requires a comparison between reports, accounts and line items. Locating a discrepancy and resolving the error is easiest when you can identify the problem and take the steps to resolve it without excessive time spent. Skill with technology: Junior Accountants will benefit most from being adept with technology. Accounting software, spreadsheet programs and standard email are all key elements in this type of work. Being comfortable with these programs will enable the candidate to succeed as a Junior Accountant. Communication: Because Junior Accountants interact with multiple staff members, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is beneficial to a productive individual. Phone conversations, written communication via email and formal letters, as well as in-person meetings all require the Junior Accountant to have the ability to convey their ideas, concerns and solutions. Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Employer Provided at no additional cost)

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Management, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Email Protocols/Standards, Expense Reports, Financial Administration, Financial Aid, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Identify Issues, Journal Entries, Nonprofit, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Rentals, Reporting Skills, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Spreadsheets, Vision Plan, Writing Skills undefined: Christian Community Health Center