Accounting Associate

Position Summary The Accounting Associate is a vital member of HANA’s finance team and is responsible for day-to-day accounting and grant/contract vouchering. A successful Accounting Associate provides critical support to all HANA programs and services, enabling the organization to meet its mission and serve the community. Major Responsibilities Prepare monthly grant vouchers and reimbursement submissions Review, correctly code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports for payment Make bank deposits for checks and cash received Record multi-sourced deposits Assist with monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts Monitor grant budget to actual expenditures and assist with budget revisions as necessary Support organizational and contract-specific financial audits, providing necessary information and reports to auditors Generate financial reports and statements as requested Maintain orderly and up-to-date financial records and files, both online and hard copy Maintain accounting procedures, policies, and systems of internal controls to ensure the integrity of all financial systems Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training, and supervisory sessions Other duties as assigned Qualifications Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social, economic, and racial justice Belief in communities’ ability to support each other, heal, organize, and achieve desired goals together Experience working on Korean American, Asian American, immigrant community issues, and/or social, economic, and racial justice issues preferred Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field 1 year of experience in accounting or finance (preferred) Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks preferred) and Microsoft Excel Excellent attention to detail Prior experience with government contracts and vouchering at the local and state levels preferred Ability to work independently and as part of a team Bilingual proficiency in Korean and/or Spanish is an asset Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Additional Information Reports to: Senior Manager of Finance Schedule: Monday to Friday, weekends as needed Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL; relocation to Chicago, IL required before starting work. Equal Opportunity Employer HANA Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr