Position: Entry Level Staff Accountant
Pay
$24-26/ hour Location: Chicago, IL
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401k Job Description: Perform accounting, clerical and analytical tasks related to the efficient bookkeeping maintenance and processing of accounts payable / account receivable transactions—process Payroll Bi-Weekly. Main Job Tasks and
Responsibilities
- Performs accounts payable functions, maintaining AP and Cash Disbursement journal
- Process Payroll Bi-Weekly
- Apply accounting principles, theories and practices to a wide variety of tasks
- Dispense petty cash and Client Assistance fund/Gift after ensuring proper documentation is provided by staff
- Interact with banks through online interfaces and make bank deposits
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
- Prepares and submits all Cost reports and Reimbursement vouchers based on the funder required frequency.
- Maintain accounting files in an organized manner
- Assures all expenditures are captured, reported, and requested for reimbursement for all reimbursable grants and contracts.
- Collects, compiles, and prepares backups for grant vouchering.
- Assist in completing the financial statements and supporting analysis when needed
- Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures for accounting activities as needed and adhere to policies and procedures for all activities Requirements Education and
Experience
- Associate’s degree in accounting, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 3-5 years of experience.
- Knowledge of dynamic Great Plain Accounting system preferred
- Proficient in Excel and Word, 10-key by touch
- Experience of working for not-for-profit agency is preferred Key Competencies:
- Must have strong work ethics
- Must be well organized and a self-starter
- Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Good problem-solving skills, solid accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and vendor
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. IND 002-003 Addison Group Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors. Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT. Company Size: 1,500 to 1,999 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies 1999 Website: http://www.addisongroup.com/