Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Location: Skokie, IL 60077 Salary: $70,000 – $80,500 per year Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Hybrid schedule – 3 days in office, 2 days remote. The Staff Accountant will maintain accurate financial records for accounts receivable, donations, bank activities, and the general ledger. The role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling and investigating discrepancies, and supporting timely financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Staff Accountant will also assist with internal and external audit requests and collaborate with other departments to ensure data accuracy. Responsibilities Prepare and distribute invoices for grants, rentals, and agencies: monitor receivables, record payments, and send out monthly statements to the teams. Approve payments received in Carelogic. Collaborate with other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up to date. Reconcile accounts receivable ledger, ensuring all payments are accounted for and properly posted. Prepare journal entries to record all donations, including review donation coding, liaison with department and program staff, enter donations in the financial system, and reconcile financial records with systems like Give Smart and Salsa. Prepare journal entries to record all cash disbursements in the Bank module. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and related journal entries. Administer, track, and reconcile debit cards; record associated fees and activities through month‑end journal entries. Review and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts; identify and resolve any discrepancies. Assist external auditors in reviewing processes and workflow by providing reports, supporting documentation, and personal knowledge of internal processes and analysis. Create and update departmental policies, procedures, and manuals as needed or directed. Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another closely related field required. Minimum three to seven years of related work experience and/or training, or an equivalently combined education and experience. Experience with accounting software systems. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.), report generation, and database management tools. Attention to detail with the ability to solve practical problems, adapt to changing situations, and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers. Benefits FREE Virtual Primary Care, Urgent Care, and Mental Health Counseling for all employees Paid Maternity/Paternity leave Medical Insurance (BCBS of IL) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Pet Insurance FSA (Health, Dependent Care, Transit) Telemedicine EAP 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trilogy Inc