Full-Time Bookkeeper (Accounting)

Nourishing Hope, formerly known as Lakeview Pantry, is a dynamic Chicago nonprofit agency. Nourishing Hope has evolved to become more than solely a hunger relief organization. We provide food, social services such as job and housing assistance, and free mental wellness counseling with a growing team of licensed therapists. Founded in 1970, we strive to serve the needs of the whole person — with respect and dignity, always.

Nourishing Hope offers our neighbors nutritious food using a choice-based distribution model and access to life‑changing social services including:

Monthly food distribution and additional produce pickup through five different food access programs.

Home delivery services for older adults, homebound neighbors and neighbors living with disabilities.

Social services including case management, mental health counseling, job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, healthcare, government forms) for anyone in need.

Nourishing Hope serves tens of thousands of people each year, providing more than 4 million meals through our programs, in addition to partnerships with other community organizations. The Bookkeeper will help perform Nourishing Hope’s day‑to‑day financial needs. In supporting the growing organization, the Bookkeeper will have an astute attention to detail, be prepared to adhere to strict deadlines, and will help out the larger Operations department as needed.

The work schedule is Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm. This role has the opportunity to work remotely 2 day(s) per week.

Manage and maintain accurate financial records - Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, categorized, and reconciled in a timely manner, maintaining consistency, organization, and adherence to accounting standards.

Enter accounts payable transactions - Accurately record and process vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and alignment with organizational policies and funding requirements.

Enter accounts receivable transactions - Record incoming payments and receivables, ensuring accurate classification, timely posting, and alignment with donor intent, program funding, and organizational records.

Enter food donation transactions - Track and record the value and details of in‑kind food donations, ensuring accurate valuation, proper documentation, and compliance with nonprofit reporting standards.

Run biweekly payroll - Process and manage biweekly payroll in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring proper documentation, compliance with applicable regulations, and alignment with organizational policies.

Hourly Rate: The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24.00–$28.00 per hour , depending on qualifications and experience.

Full‑time benefits include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Employer‑paid life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid birthday holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Language pay

$250 employee referral bonus

Free subscription to mental wellness app

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge of nonprofit accounting.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Manual dexterity to use computer, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment.

Close visual acuity (with correction) to read needed work documents & computer monitor.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background screening conducted in accordance with Nourishing Hope policy and federal, state and local laws.

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