Staff Accountant II

Who We Are At Sertoma Star Services, we're on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs. Department Accounting Status Full-time Reports To Accounting Manager Your Role The Staff Accountant II supports the Finance Department through preparation of monthly reports, reconciliations, audit schedules, coordinating grant accounting, and miscellaneous ad hoc reporting and analysis. They also prepare Corporate Compliance audits and special projects relating to process improvements, new system implementation, and other projects as assigned. Responsibilities Maintain and prepare monthly financial statements for the Sertoma Star Services Agency, and maintain and report activity for the agency’s additional operating entities and newly acquired supportive housing entities. Prepare and distribute timely monthly revenue reports, departmental analysis reports, and profitability analysis reports to appropriate management staff. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Prepare Collateral Schedules for Line of Credit capacity. Maintain and run the monthly cost allocation plan data in the accounting software. Prepare quarterly corporate compliance audits, documenting audit findings, preparing audit reports, and providing written recommendations for process improvements. Coordinate with grant Project Managers to prepare and submit monthly invoices, periodic financial reports, maintain cost schedules, submit draw requests and prepare and submit closeout reports to state and federal agencies regarding award budgets and spending. Prepare monthly journal entries, including revenue accruals, revenue allocation, deferred revenue, entity management fees and other entries as assigned. Assist with annual budget preparation by preparing various worksheets and schedules and uploading budget amounts into the general ledger accounting system. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a Bachelor’s Degree with at least three years accounting work experience. CPA Certification is preferred but not required. Prior experience as a staff accountant is preferred, including experience with monthly close, preparing and posting journal entries, and preparing account reconciliations. Proficiency in performing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger related tasks. Proficiency in the use of computers, internet applications and accounting software applications, including data uploads. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they relate to non‑profit organizations. Intermediate or higher skill level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel, including the use of pivot tables, filters, formulas and other data manipulation tools. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks, delegate work to others, and meet deadlines. Self‑starter with excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Employee is required to remain compliant with all state/federal, position, agency, accreditation, and funding source training/licensing requirements including but not limited to CPR and First Aid post hire. Benefits Generous paid time off 13 paid holidays Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans Employer paid insurance: basic life/AD&D and long‑term disability Employee assistance program 403(b) with company match Tuition assistance Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness Ongoing training and development opportunities Health, Safety, and Culture Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity, we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open‑door, team‑building concept supports both agency goals and employee success. #J-18808-Ljbffr