Overview

Henry Booth House is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. The accountant has a wide range of responsibilities related to accounting and finance. The accountant should have a working knowledge of GAAP, and nonprofit fund accounting. The accountant will function as part of a 5-member team focused on ensuring the daily fiscal operations are executed correctly, comprehensively, and timely. The accountant will be responsible for various duties and responsibilities listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares biweekly payroll in accordance with time and attendance records.
• Prepares and computes data for submission to the payroll management source Paycor.
• Maintains copies of employee new hire authorization forms, termination, and status change forms.
• Prepares journal entries, monitors, and reconciles general ledger.
• Prepares vouchers for federal, city, and state reimbursement.
• Prepares daily cash reporting.
• Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting of In-Kind/ Non-Federal Share.
• Assists in the preparation of the month-end closing.
• Assists in year-end audit preparation.
• Assists with cost allocation assignments and budget to actual analysis.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by the agency.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements.
• Processes and monitors accounts receivable transactions including reconciling accounts receivable journal, resolving uncollected amounts, and /or monitoring aging reports.
• Process purchase orders, allocate expenses, and maintain a fiscal purchase order log.

Skills Required

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detailed and meticulous in monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines regularly.
• Strong communication, oral and written, and interpersonal skills
• Required to be a respectful, cooperative, supportive, and reliable team member and participant in program activities.
• Projects a professional work image, both in dress and manner.
• Required to respect the confidentiality of information about personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
• At least three (3) years of accounting experience is required--5 years preferred.
• Nonprofit fund accounting experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Word, Fund EZ, and Paycor.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures of Henry Booth House
• Performs or demonstrates the ability to perform a variety of technical fiscal support and account record-keeping work.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Join our team of dedicated professionals as we strive for excellence in financial management.

Note: All positions at our company are paid positions, including internships.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60616: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person