Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant II

Department: Accounting

Status: Full-time

Reports To: Accounting Manager ​

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. 

Sertoma Star Services’ roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations, New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge, person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services, choices, and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success. 

By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.

Your Role

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for supporting the Finance Department through the preparation of monthly reports, reconciliations, audit schedules, coordinating grant accounting, and miscellaneous ad hoc reporting and analysis. The Staff Accountant II is also responsible for preparing 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, maintain and report the activity for the agency’s additional operating entities as well as 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, which include documenting audit findings, preparing audit report, 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 upload budget amounts into general ledger accounting system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 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. 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.


• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.


• Must have ability to handle multiple tasks, delegate work to others, and meet deadlines.


• Must be a 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 in order for you 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.