Staff Accountant

$60k - $65k

Alliant Insurance Services

Position: Staff Accountant
Reports to: Controller
Location: Chicago, IL

Organization Background:
The Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) mission is: Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope, and healing.

We work as agents of reconciliation to:

Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict.
Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope, and healing, and
Promote a restorative approach to conflict and build a sense of community.

For more information, please visit

Staff Accountant - Duties include

Payroll

Process semi-monthly payroll in a timely manner.
Set up and maintain employee personal information: contact information, salaries, direct deposit, and employee payroll deductions (i.e. taxes, insurance, garnishments, loans, etc.) in the payroll system.
Process all enrollments and update employees' records for insurance benefits and 403(b) accounts.
Post all salary, payroll tax deductions (employee and employer expenses), and additional employee deductions in the General Ledger.
Review Paid Time Off (PTO) balances and notify staff of their balances on a quarterly schedule.
Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks and fringe benefits.
Reconcile the quarterly 941 reports with the General Ledger payroll expense and liability accounts.
Ensure that employees receive and can access their W2s through the payroll system.
Maintains employee files.

Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts

Prepare the bank deposits and post all checks and cash receipts received by mail or by electronic fund transfer in the General Ledger, identifying Restricted and Unrestricted funds.
Maintain supporting documentation files for all deposits.
Prepare assigned accounts receivable invoices and monitor for receipt of payments.

General Accounting and Accounting Department Work

Prepare and analyze month end balance sheet account reconciliation package.
Work with Controller and Senior Accountant on the annual external audit process.
Assist with other accounting department office duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Management
Minimum of one to two years of experience with accounting software, financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Knowledgeable with GAAP accounting standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel
Good proofreading, verbal, and written skills
Critical thinker using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Good attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of non-profit accounting a plus
Experience using QuickBooks and payroll systems (Paychex, Paycom, Intuit) a plus
Able to work in a team-oriented environment and willingness to learn new skills
Honest and ethical
Maintain confidentiality of work information
Willing to work and communicate in a restorative justice manner to all staff

Job Type:
Full time; Exempt position

Benefits:
EAP
403(b)
Paid Time Off (personal, vacation and sick)
Paid holidays

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
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