Consumer Accountant

Alsip, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Consumer Accountant

Department:Finance

Status: Full-time

Who We Are
At Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana we proudly serve over 2000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational educational therapeutic and residential programs.
Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services choices and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success.
By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.

Your Role
The Consumer Accountantis responsible for all benefit and financial reporting done on behalf of the consumer. This position is responsible for monitoring and completing necessary follow up in relation to Rep Payee Social Security Benefits. This position works closely with Program Staff to ensure timely filing of benefits: including Social Security Public Aid Medicare/Medicaid and LINK via monitoring and follow up. The Consumer Accounting Analyst will ensure accurate consumer financial reconciliations and ensure accurate data entry into the accounting system for all cash receipts and cash disbursements. Completes consumer reconciliations monthly to ensure proper accounting of inflows and outflows. Updates shared spreadsheets to ensure communication with Program Staff.

Responsibilities

Reviews new consumer intake paperwork for our Residential Programs and requests Representative Payee changes to Sertoma Star Services Inc. Ensures new data is added to systems and storage databases.
Completes and manages Social Security Representative Payee Reports.
Adheres to guidelines set forth by Social Security and Sertoma Star Services Inc. as a designated Representative Payee.
Tracks and updates shared spreadsheets related the filing of renewals for consumers Medicaid Eligibility Link redeterminations as needed.
Maintains bank accounts TrueLink accounts IL ABLE accounts for consumers and monthly reporting of balances internally/externally as needed.
Monitors all Financial Earned Income records on a monthly basis to ensure consumers do not go over the allowed gross earned income amount per Social Security Guidelines (maintain and track community pay stubs) Submits reports to Social Security office on a monthly basis.
Manages the CILA SSA/SSI Group bank account which includes entering all benefit checks received producing monthly spreadsheets by consumer tracking funds received and given out and ensuring all the proper documentation has been received.
Maintains the consumer personal needs accounts process all disbursement requests and maintain personal needs account schedules for all consumers and reconciles to the general ledger.
Notifies Social Security Public Aid and LINK office if a consumer transitions out of services.
Works with Program Staff to transition all consumers to electronic payments personal needs accounts and statements.
Prepares monthly expense analysis for ICILA Consumers.
Records receipts of all monthly benefits for all CST Consumers for which Sertoma Star Services is Representative Payee.
Maintains a spreadsheet of CST consumer transactions that records all disbursements from their funds i.e. rent utilities and individual money requests assuring that consumer is not exceeding their available funds; reconcile to the general ledger.
Processes Monthly rent invoicing or internal rent transfers for CST and CILA/ICILA consumers.
Works collaboratively with other agency staff and external customers to enhance communication maintain positive work relationships identify the needs of others provide timely response and promote teamwork for the common purpose of internal and external customer service.
Demonstrates the capacity to manage multiple demands with flexibility in adapting to new challenges while maintaining priorities.
Attends Program department meetings as Finance liaison.
Responds in a timely manner to CST consumer funding requests made by CST Team as needed
Performs periodic audits of CST expenses CILA expenses and consumer assets for residents of the CILA program
Prepares all weekly and bi-monthly reports as requested and adhoc reports as needed.
Attends all agency mandated training within required timeframes.
Meets requirements and maintain compliance of applicable licensing funding accreditation and other state/federal regularity agencies including safety requirements and agency policies and procedures.
Performs other duties/tasks as need and/or assigned.
Other business office accounting or consumer related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and Five (5) years relevant work experience required in bookkeeping accounting and account reconciliations. Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.
Must have acute attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Successful experience working in an organized and goal directed team environment.
Proficient in the use of computers software applications and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel Word and Outlook. Excel skills to include Pivot Tables V/HLookups order to analyze and report data.
Valid drivers license and documentation of current auto insurance with an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
13 Paid holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) with company match
Tuition assistance
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Ongoing training and development opportunities

Health Safety and Culture
Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial background. Our open-door team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.

Consumer AccountantDepartment:FinanceStatus: Full-timeWho We AreAt Sertoma Star Services were on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chica...

Consumer Accountant

Department:Finance

Reviews new consumer intake paperwork for our Residential Programs and requests Representative Payee changes to Sertoma Star Services Inc. Ensures new data is added to systems and storage databases.
Completes and manages Social Security Representative Payee Reports.
Adheres to guidelines set forth by Social Security and Sertoma Star Services Inc. as a designated Representative Payee.
Tracks and updates shared spreadsheets related the filing of renewals for consumers Medicaid Eligibility Link redeterminations as needed.
Maintains bank accounts TrueLink accounts IL ABLE accounts for consumers and monthly reporting of balances internally/externally as needed.
Monitors all Financial Earned Income records on a monthly basis to ensure consumers do not go over the allowed gross earned income amount per Social Security Guidelines (maintain and track community pay stubs) Submits reports to Social Security office on a monthly basis.
Manages the CILA SSA/SSI Group bank account which includes entering all benefit checks received producing monthly spreadsheets by consumer tracking funds received and given out and ensuring all the proper documentation has been received.
Maintains the consumer personal needs accounts process all disbursement requests and maintain personal needs account schedules for all consumers and reconciles to the general ledger.
Notifies Social Security Public Aid and LINK office if a consumer transitions out of services.
Works with Program Staff to transition all consumers to electronic payments personal needs accounts and statements.
Prepares monthly expense analysis for ICILA Consumers.
Records receipts of all monthly benefits for all CST Consumers for which Sertoma Star Services is Representative Payee.
Maintains a spreadsheet of CST consumer transactions that records all disbursements from their funds i.e. rent utilities and individual money requests assuring that consumer is not exceeding their available funds; reconcile to the general ledger.
Processes Monthly rent invoicing or internal rent transfers for CST and CILA/ICILA consumers.
Works collaboratively with other agency staff and external customers to enhance communication maintain positive work relationships identify the needs of others provide timely response and promote teamwork for the common purpose of internal and external customer service.
Demonstrates the capacity to manage multiple demands with flexibility in adapting to new challenges while maintaining priorities.
Attends Program department meetings as Finance liaison.
Responds in a timely manner to CST consumer funding requests made by CST Team as needed
Performs periodic audits of CST expenses CILA expenses and consumer assets for residents of the CILA program
Prepares all weekly and bi-monthly reports as requested and adhoc reports as needed.
Attends all agency mandated training within required timeframes.
Meets requirements and maintain compliance of applicable licensing funding accreditation and other state/federal regularity agencies including safety requirements and agency policies and procedures.
Performs other duties/tasks as need and/or assigned.
Other business office accounting or consumer related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and Five (5) years relevant work experience required in bookkeeping accounting and account reconciliations. Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.
Must have acute attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Successful experience working in an organized and goal directed team environment.
Proficient in the use of computers software applications and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel Word and Outlook. Excel skills to include Pivot Tables V/HLookups order to analyze and report data.
Valid drivers license and documentation of current auto insurance with an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Benefits