Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Countryside, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63000 - 68000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
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Description
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make an impact in a meaningful way At Helping Hand we combine strong financial stewardship with a mission to support individuals and families in our community.
Were looking for a Staff Accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys problem-solving while keeping operations running smoothly.
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:
- On-site position Monday - Friday40 hours per week
- Salary range $63000 - $68000/year (exempt).Salary based on skills and experience.
- Up to 8% annual bonus potential.
- 403b retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
HELPING HAND PERKS:
- Purpose-driven work that changes lives.
- Tuition reimbursement and clear career growth opportunities.
- Traditional medical (BCBS of IL) dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid Group Life/AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Team member appreciation events and year-round recognition.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness support.
- Generous PTO including paid holidays vacation accrued sick time and personal days.
- PSLF-qualifying employer under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
WHAT YOULL DO:
- Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
- Assist with month-end close and year-end audits.
- Prepare journal entries and manage general ledger activity.
- Manage payroll benefits and fixed assets.
- Support daily and monthly financial operations.
- Partner with departments to resolve accounting issues.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Assist with external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
- Other analysis and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
LAND THIS OPPORTUNITY BY HAVING:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience:
- Proven experience with financial software payroll general ledger maintenance accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience nonoprofit experience a plus.
Skill Sets:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to promote and adhere to company values.
- A commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable work environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery etc.
- The ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Consistently position self to maintain files in cabinets or assist other members of the team.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in all situations and have the ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization.
- Must be able to work in a shared office setting with typical office noise level and comfortable indoor temperatures. Should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in this environment.
Helping Hand welcomes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
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