Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper – Flexible Hours & Growth

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

PTO 26 days

11 paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Accountant Bookkeeper to support the Accounting Team 2-3 days per week. The position handles accounts payable/receivable, data entry, and reporting duties to ensure accurate financial records.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (bachelors preferred), bookkeeping experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years specialized financial training or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Experience using Evolv database preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve discrepancies / disputes in accounts payable and/or accounts receivables.
• Prepare and submit required reports for assigned sites.
• Prepare vendor maintenance forms and/or required billings.
• Prepare worksheets monthly.
• Maintain designated database, including but not limited to reviewing, coding and entering data.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelors in accounting

Tools

Evolv database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Accountant Bookkeeper to support the Accounting Team 2-3 days per week. The position handles accounts payable/receivable, data entry, and reporting duties to ensure accurate financial records.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma (bachelors preferred), bookkeeping experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.