Do you have 1-2 years’ experience with nonprofit accounting, particularly QuickBooks Online?

We are currently in search of a Accounting Coordinator for a Social Services Organization. The position is hybrid. This is a part-time, temporary to permanent position.

ORGANIZATION: Social Services Organization

LOCATION: Evanston, IL (in-person)

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Coordinator

SCHEDULE: Part-time, 20-25 hours/week

DURATION: Temporary to permanent

HOURLY RATE: $22.00-25.00/hr

Is This Your Dream Job? The Accounting Coordinator manages and organizes daily accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, timekeeping and payroll. This position ensures the accuracy and completeness of accounting and financial transactions and ensures that the appropriate supporting documentation is received. The Accounting Coordinator serves as a point of contact for managers, employees, vendors and clients regarding financial information requests including account statements, reporting, expense reimbursements and payroll questions. The Accounting Coordinator reports to the Director of Operations and the Finance Director

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Associate degree with accounting coursework required.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state cost principles and fiscal requirements, including documentation requirements.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
• Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time, office space, and tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and proper records are maintained.
• Ability to process, protect, and exercise discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information and materials in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner that consistently demonstrates respect, concern, and responsiveness.

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Reviews, codes, and ensures payment requests are accompanied by the appropriate supporting documentation as mandated by federal, state, municipal and private funders and by the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
• Enters account payables, receivables, credit card charges, grant and pledges receivable, EFT and ACH activity and standard and recurring journal entries into the accounting general ledger system.
• Processes payments on a weekly check run schedule, prints checks, summarizes by funding source, and prepares checks for review by the Director of Operations and signature by the Executive Director.
• Monitors bank account activity daily and reconciles the organization’s bank statements and credit card statements monthly.
• Performs thorough self-review of work: check calculations, postings, and documents for correct data entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper general ledger and cost center coding.
• Researches and resolves vendor payment issues and ensures updated W-9 forms are on file for vendors and prepares and files annual 1099s to vendors.
• Creates and distributes client invoices in a timely manner and communicates with clients about financial information.

We’d love to hear from you.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Evanston, IL 60201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location