What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Outreach Community Ministries?
Outreach is a Christian community service organization that provides counseling, case management, youth development, older adult services, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL. We seek to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach's mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all God intends them to be.
Outreach is hiring a Full-time Junior Accountant at Outreach Central Office to perform various accounting and finance functions and participate as a member of the 6-person Finance Office team. New accounting graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Benefits & Compensation:
- $44,000 - $61,000/annually – based on education, experience, and skills.
- Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, and wellness days.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
- Mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.
Responsibilities:
- The Junior Accountant will prepare journal entries, process accounts receivable and accounts payable, prepare bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- The Junior Accountant will work on maintaining subsidiary ledgers, preparing monthly state sales tax filings, and processing monthly credit card activity.
- The Junior Accountant will assist with monthly closing, reporting, account analysis, and preparing annual audit work papers.
- The Junior Accountant will report to the Controller, provide backup coverage for the other team members, and be cross-trained in all accounting functions.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to multitask, maintain a high attention to detail, and effectively collaborate with a team.
- A commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.
Salary : $44,000 - $61,000