Staff Accountant

BlueFire Workforce Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

403(b)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) in Chicago, IL seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Controller and finance team. You will manage payroll, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities for a non-profit organization.

Ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and a commitment to confidentiality and restorative justice values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management required.
• 1–2 years of accounting software experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll and maintain employee records.
• Post payroll deductions and employer contributions to General Ledger.
• Prepare accounts receivable invoices and monitor payments.
• Reconcile month-end balance sheet accounts and assist with audits.
• Maintain employee files and ensure W-2 access.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Paychex

Paycom

Intuit

Job description

Position: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Location: Chicago, IL

Organization Background:

The Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) mission is: Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope, and healing.

• Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict.
• Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope, and healing, and
• Promote a restorative approach to conflict and build a sense of community.

For more information, please visit www.pbmr.org .

Staff Accountant - Duties include

Payroll

• Process semi-monthly payroll in a timely manner.
• Set up and maintain employee personal information: contact information, salaries, direct deposit, and employee payroll deductions (i.e. taxes, insurance, garnishments, loans, etc.) in the payroll system.
• Process all enrollments and update employees’ records for insurance benefits and 403(b) accounts.
• Post all salary, payroll tax deductions (employee and employer expenses), and additional employee deductions in the General Ledger.
• Review Paid Time Off (PTO) balances and notify staff of their balances on a quarterly schedule.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks and fringe benefits.
• Reconcile the quarterly 941 reports with the General Ledger payroll expense and liability accounts.
• Ensure that employees receive and can access their W2s through the payroll system.
• Maintains employee files.

Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts

• Prepare the bank deposits and post all checks and cash receipts received by mail or by electronic fund transfer in the General Ledger, identifying Restricted and Unrestricted funds.
• Maintain supporting documentation files for all deposits.
• Prepare assigned accounts receivable invoices and monitor for receipt of payments.

General Accounting and Accounting Department Work

• Prepare and analyze month end balance sheet account reconciliation package.
• Work with Controller and Senior Accountant on the annual external audit process.
• Assist with other accounting department office duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management
• Minimum of one to two years of experience with accounting software, financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Knowledgeable with GAAP accounting standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel
• Good proofreading, verbal, and written skills
• Critical thinker using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Good attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting a plus
• Experience using QuickBooks and payroll systems (Paychex, Paycom, Intuit) a plus
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment and willingness to learn new skills
• Honest and ethical
• Maintain confidentiality of work information
• Willing to work and communicate in a restorative justice manner to all staff

Job Type:

Full time; Exempt position

Benefits:

• EAP
• 403(b)
• Paid Time Off (personal, vacation and sick)
• Paid holidays

Salary:

$60,000 - $65,000