Staff Accountant
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USD 58000 - 60000
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Staff Accountant (SA) 40 hours a week Fulltime) Exempt
BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed selfmotivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.
Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.
BUILD is looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Staff Accountant! But be advised this is not your typical plugandplay accounting shop. Were in the middle of a substantial overhaul of our accounting infrastructure to support our tremendous ongoing growth and we need your passion for precise accounting process improvement and best practices. Youll work closely with the CFO and Controller with the opportunity to make your mark with an established and respected nonprofit leader providing vital services to Chicagos rising west side. If this sounds exciting then wed love to hear from you! This position will report to the CFO and does not supervise any staff.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Draft & utilize standardized rollforward monthly schedules.
- Document processes to update our Process & Procedure Manuals.
- Post period transactions to general ledger
- Make accruals in accordance with established procedures and in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain detailed grant voucher tracking data sources.
- Develop and maintain relevant data sets to support budgets financial plans and forecasts for the organization.
- Analyze budgets and forecasts to identify potential problems and opportunities
- Facilitate collaboration between Finance Grants and Accounting teams and key stakeholders within the organization.
- Analyze financial trends and data to make recommendations maximize grant funds utilization.
- Assist with special projects as assigned.
Needtohaves:
- Bachelors/Associates degree in accounting finance or related field of study.
- At least 2 years of experience in financial bookkeeping or accounting roles.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with QuickBooks Desktop specifically using clearing accounts/subledgersadjusting fields/views and customizing financial reporting.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule five days per week at our beautiful brandnew offices.
- Intermediate Excel skills i.e.: Working with tables and functions such as SUMIF COUNTIF Remove Duplicates and Text to Columns.
- Proficiency in complex accounting structures e.g.: Hierarchical nested accounts and class codes many public and private funding sources highly structured naming conventions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort with asking questions when something isnt clear rather than making assumptions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Detailoriented with the ability to multitask.
Nicetohaves:
- Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP IndexMatch macros pivot tables data queries solid data table management techniques).
- Preference for proper process documentation.
- Experience with nonprofit accounting.
- Familiarity with thirdparty platforms including Paylocity Expensify Little Green Light and/or Apricot.
- Understandingwhy that green M&M clause was really in those concert riders.
- Knowledge of intercompany accounting principles.
Benefits:
- 401(k) 2 match
- Medical Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Days
- Flexible Spending Account
BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a casebycase basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a casebycase basis.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
