Staff Accountant

Downtown Women's Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,504 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Five floating holidays

401(k) plan

Parking and transportation benefits

Job summary

Downtown Women’s Center is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day‑to‑day G/L activities, close the books accurately, and support the nonprofit’s financial operations. The role requires proficiency in QuickBooks, solid understanding of AP/AR, and attention to detail in a hybrid Los Angeles‑area setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, and familiarity with accrual accounting and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience; nonprofit accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of accrual‑based accounting and basic accounting debts and credits.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; QuickBooks or similar software required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger by verifying, allocating, posting transactions.
• Balance subsidiary accounts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Review revenue before posting to ensure accuracy.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; manage AR aging.
• Prepare depreciation entries and fixed asset schedules.
• Assist with month‑end close and annual audit; support tax filings.
• Post rent deposits and handle banking reconciliations.

Skills

QuickBooks

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Microsoft Office

Detail‑oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We offer competitive pay and full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, five floating holidays, a 401(k) plan, and parking and transportation benefits.

Position

Staff Accountant

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Id: 534

# of Openings: 1

Summary

The DWC Accountant - Staff manages the day‑to‑day G/L accounting responsibilities of the organization to ensure the books are closed accurately and on time at the end of each month. The ideal candidate is flexible and has a keen eye for detail; they are accurate, consistent, and have previous experience with QuickBooks accounting software, as well as a solid understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the general ledger by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Identify and review revenue requirements before posting private funds to general ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Review, analyze, and verify various accounting transactions, including undeposited funds, prepaid expenses, and payroll clearing.
• Create functional timesheets.
• Maintain fixed asset schedule and prepare depreciation/amortization entries.
• Manage current liabilities, including sales tax payable, security deposits, deferred income, accrued expenses, and payroll liabilities.
• Perform bank reconciliations on eight (8) accounts.
• Participate as a member of the team in the month‑end close to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and enter all non‑grant Accounts Receivable; maintain AR aging, and update collection status to Accounting Manager.
• Summarize financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss, and other statements.
• Post DWC tenant rent deposits into general ledger accounting software on a monthly basis.
• Assist with accounting, reconciliation, and cash needs of nonprofit‑run retail business.
• Assist with the annual audit and preparation of tax filings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Time management
• Compliance
• Project management
• Ethical conduct

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position would also require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time, exempt position. Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Hybrid Work

Hybrid (minimum 2 days weekly onsite)

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required, though the equivalent experience may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience needed; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to apply DWC accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accrual‑based accounting and basic accounting debts and credits.
• Knowledge of private foundations and government grants preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) required.
• Detail‑oriented, thorough, accurate, and highly organized.
• Skill in communicating relevant financial information to management and other staff.
• Strong work ethic.
• Professional attitude; team‑ and service‑oriented, friendly, and positive.
• Cultural humility.
• Must be a CA resident and live no more than 80 miles from DWC; must be available for in‑person meetings at DWC.
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB test result within the last twelve months, on first day of hire.

Pay Range

$75,504 - $85,000/yearly

Work Authorization

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H‑1B.

Fair Chance Act

Downtown Women’s Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Downtown Women’s Center is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Downtown Women’s Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.