Part-Time Accounting Assistant

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Time Accounting Assistant to join their team in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work 20 hours per week, perfect for accounting students or professionals seeking flexibility. You will be responsible for reviewing daily deposits, recording transactions, and ensuring accurate financial documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Join a collaborative work environment where your contributions will support a non-profit organization dedicated to impactful community initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Previous experience in accounting or finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily deposits and record transactions into the general ledger system.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely entry of cash receipts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Accounting Background

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Education

Accounting Student or Professional

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

This range is provided by LaSalle Network. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $24.00/hr

LaSalle is partnering with a non-profit organization based in Chicago who is seeking to bring on a Part-Time Accounting Assistant who can work 20 hours per week. This person will be responsible for reviewing daily deposits, recording transactions, and ensuring accurate financial documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, comfort with working within multiple systems, and an accounting background.

Part-Time Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:

• Review daily deposits and accurately record all transactions into the general ledger system (NetSuite)
• Record payments on pledges, one-time donations, and lockbox donations
• Process donations that are both unrestricted and restricted to programming, ensuring proper categorization and supporting documentation
• Assist in recording deposits for additional earned income streams as the Foundation ramps up operations of the Obama Presidential Center
• Collaborate with the staff accountant and accounting manager to ensure timely entry of cash receipts for line of credit compliance and effective cash management
• Maintain accurate and complete records of financial transactions and associated documentation
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Prior experience with non-profit organizations, particularly in donation processing and fund management, is a plus
• Familiarity with general ledger systems, NetSuite preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Ability to work well with other team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment
• Able to commit to working 20 hours per week

If you are an accounting student looking for part time work or an experienced accounting professional needing flexibility in your work schedule, please apply today!

Thank you,

Lauren Brennan
Team Lead
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Non-profit Organizations