Contribute to all accounting activities that include payables, receivables, employee payroll, state and federal tax payments, Excel guru for reporting and budgeting. This role will report to the Accounting Manager.
Daily tasks may include:
• Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions.
• Prepare monthly journal entries in accordance with US GAAP
accounting standards.
• Process payroll and assist with HR tasks including benefit
reconciliations.
• Oversee federal and state withholding reporting, 1099 tax filings
and W2 disclosures.
• Manage donor accounting issues and provide excellent customer
service to donor public.
• Assist with the monthly reconciliation of the revenue and
expense cycle accounts.
• Assist with maintaining the integrity and accuracy of all general
ledger accounts and reports.
• Assist with the annual audit, understanding the audit process as
it relates to the revenue and expense cycle and maintain all
processes and procedures during the year in accordance with
those standards.
Seeking those who have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance with strong US GAAP. CPA preferred. Audit experience is a plus. Must have excellent computer skills, accounting and payroll systems experience, and an expertise in all Microsoft products. Detailed- oriented and organized, able to multi-task and work within strict deadline- oriented environments.
Chicago, IL 60069