Company Description

Senior Services Associates is a non-profit agency serving over 35,692 seniors, veterans, disabled adults, and their families and caregivers annually. With offices in Kane, Kendall, and McHenry counties, our mission is to ensure that you and your loved ones live the best quality of life possible. Our caring and trained staff are here to assist you in accessing information and services.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for managing financial transactions, preparing and reviewing financial statements, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. Some work from home is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in financial software and spreadsheets
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience working in a non-profit organization is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and two years’ experience in accounting, or a related field preferred; non-profit accounting experience is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise agency data entry and billing functions

Generate monthly Efficiency/Productivity reports and analyses of persons served and units of service

Work closely with CCU, APS, and NHP Supervisors to ensure timely billings

Provide backup and support for payroll, personnel, accounts payable

Prepare staffing reports for management

Perform general accounting functions such as general ledger postings, recording deposits, verifying invoices and reimbursement requests, reconciling accounts

Maintain listing and conduct annual physical inventory of fixed assets

Prepare monthly cash request forms

Assist in preparing the annual agency budget

Assist with grant writing and preparing grant project budgets

Key Skills Required:

Good understanding of accounting practices for non-profit

Ability to analyze data to provide accurate reports

Understanding of accounting software and Excel

Understanding of the rules regulating federal and state grants

Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

Must be able to work efficiently, meet deadlines and work independently

Good written and communication skills

Rev. 07/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Physical setting

3 Paid Personal Days per year, after 6 months

Office Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Elgin, IL 60120: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (Required)