Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Full-Time

About the Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula a neighborhood school to a community partner a research team to a network of citizen scientists or one staff member to another the Adlers focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.

Today the museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors annually and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs neighborhood skywatching events online citizen science and other outreach efforts. With Adlers support people of all ages backgrounds and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.

The Position

The Adler Planetarium is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team on Chicagos Museum Campus. The Accounting Specialist provides a variety of financial and accounting support across accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and employee expense reports.

This individual will also be responsible for:

• Managing all aspects of the accounts payable process

• Processing payroll on a predetermined schedule

• Recording accounts receivable invoices and other miscellaneous cash receipts

• Overseeing employee expenses including corporate credit cards and employee reimbursements

• Supporting Accounting/Financial Management monthly and year-end tasks and special projects

The Work Schedule

The typical work schedule for this position is 35 hours per week from 9 AM to 5 PM (including lunch) with a flextime and telecommuting option2 days per week telecommuting and 3 days on-site at the museum.

The Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time)

Base Pay Range: $26.14-$29.04/hr

Work-Life Balance

• 35-hour workweek

• Eligible to accrue up to12vacation days per year to start

• 3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)

• 7 Adler paid holidays

• 4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st)

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty

• Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Health Coverage

• Medical Dental & Vision insurance

• Healthcare Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts

• Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

• 403B plan with Adler match

• Adlers match is 100% vested immediately

• Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire

Network of Support through our EAP programs

• Resources to help address emotional legal and financial issues

• Face-to-face telephonic and web-based services

• Free subscription to the Calm Premium app

Employee Loan Program

Discounted Onsite Parking Program

Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions

The Person

The ideal candidate for the Accounting Department is a proactive and dedicated individual who consistently strives for excellence. They should be highly organized demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks promptly and within deadlines while also adapting to the departments changing needs by effectively prioritizing their workload. Crucially they contribute to a positive team environment by offering input and resolving issues with empathy and strong communication ensuring satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree

• Three or more years of professional experience

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word) and Google Suite (Drive Sheets Forms and Docs)

• Proficiency in computerized A/P and payroll systems

• Detail-oriented with analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting

• Five or more years of professional experience

• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting system

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll system

• Experience with Ramp bill pay and credit card expenses platform

The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to complying with its Equal Opportunity Employer obligations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email the Human Resources Department atand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.