Nonprofit Staff Accountant - Payroll & AR

Alliant Human Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

403(b)

Paid Time Off (personal, vacation and

Job summary

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support payroll, AR, and general accounting functions. The role focuses on accurate, timely processing and record-keeping within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, familiarity with QuickBooks and payroll systems, and a commitment to confidentiality and teamwork in a restorative justice setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• 1–2 years of experience with accounting software, financial statements, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong proofreading, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll in a timely manner.
• Set up and maintain employee records: contact info, salaries, direct deposits, and deductions.
• Process enrollments and update payroll benefits and 403(b) accounts.
• Post payroll deductions in the General Ledger and review PTO balances quarterly.

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP

Excel

Non-profit accounting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Paychex

Paycom

Intuit

Job description

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to support payroll, AR, and general accounting functions. The role focuses on accurate, timely processing and record-keeping within a nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, familiarity with QuickBooks and payroll systems, and a commitment to confidentiality and teamwork in a restorative justice setting.