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Staff Accountant

$55k - $65k

Chicago Foundation for Women

ABOUT THE POSITION The Staff Accountant will work directly under the Chief Operating Officer, and will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. How the Staff Accountant Position Breaks Down: Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization. Prepares monthly balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements. Maintains the general ledger. Manage the accounts payable process. Reconciles all balance sheet accounts monthly. Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Assist with filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. Maintains knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Process and post daily cash receipts in accounting software (Fund EZ), including check deposits and credit card payments; verify donation/payment type in fundraising program (Raiser’s Edge). Perform monthly revenue reconciliation between Fund EZ and Raiser’s Edge by the 3rd workday of the month. Update Giving Councils and Giving Circles Fund Balance Statements (monthly basis). Update statements and prepare letters to Donor Advised Fund holders (quarterly basis). Communicate and enforce purchasing policies and payment requisition procedures with staff and vendors, maintain vendor files. Other Finance & Accounting Enter fiscal year operating budget data into Fund EZ. Reconcile annual grant disbursements by grantee, amount, and fund with Foundant (GMS). Other Attend and actively participate in required educational programs, and departmental and staff meetings. Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and President/CEO. COMPENSATION $55,000-$65,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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