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Staff Accountant


Job Location:

Rockford, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 84067
Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

PSLS is currently seeking a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and assist with and support the organizations accounting functions. The role requires a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail a sense of urgency and the ability to multitask. The principal duties of this position are performed in a general office environment.

Responsibilities
Among other duties assigned the Staff Accountant will:

  • Prepare monthly reconciliations between the donor database and the general ledger systems
  • Provide support as needed to various accounting functions including AP AR GL
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accounting reconciliations
  • Assist with supporting schedules for annual budget process
  • Assist with supporting schedules for annual audit
  • Assist with Form 990 preparation and submission
  • Assist with month-end and year-end journal entries
  • Prepare bank resolutions for submission to the board
  • Assist with the tracking of revenue from all organizational resources
  • Review monthly office reconciliations for trust and litigation checking accounts
  • Administer administrative IOLTA account

Salary and Benefits
The Staff Accountant position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary competitive with similar organizations. The salary range for this position is $60000 to $84067 annually. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on prior relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:

  • Health insurance including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 403b retirement plan including employer contributions
  • Training and education programs
  • PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
  • Paid sick leave
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or 5 years of relevant experience required
  • Strong computer competency is essential specifically Excel experience and a familiarity with Google Suite
  • Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of organization time management and to meet deadlines consistently
  • Strong oral/written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Some travel is necessary; valid drivers license and/or reliable transportation is required
  • We will give preference to candidates who have experience providing services to low-income individuals

Application Details - Resumes Accepted until position is filled
Please indicate Staff Accountant in the subject line and email a letter explaining your interest and experience resume and three professional references to .


PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit employ pay and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin or citizenship ancestry religion sex disability familial status marital status sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or other characteristics protected by law.


Required Experience:

Staff IC


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Since 1977, Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS) has fought to achieve equal justice for people living in poverty across northern and central Illinois. We serve 36 counties in northern and central Illinois. We operate 11 offices, with locations in Bloomington, Galesburg, Joliet, Kankak ... View more

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