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Safer Foundation · 1 day ago

Accounting Clerk

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$42K/yr - $42K/yr

2+ years exp

Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records, focusing on helping them find and keep meaningful employment. The Accounting Clerk is responsible for executing general office duties and processing payments necessary for the operation of the Accounting Department.

Individual & Family Services

Responsibilities

Assist the accounting team as needed for back-up support in case of absence

Assist Purchasing and Disbursements Manager in processing purchase orders and disbursements

Assist the billing specialist in reviewing supporting documentation from subawards partners to disburse payment monthly

Copy and distribute Safer Financials reports in a timely and prompt manner

Generated purchase orders (POs) for Accounting and RTP

Purchase office and operational supplies for the agency

Matched purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices; ensure accuracy and proper documentation for all invoices and POs

Enter monthly billing for intercompany invoices

Maintain contract files for each grant for each fiscal year

Other projects as assigned by manager

Qualification

Accounting knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeBasic Math skillsOrganizational skillsMulti-tasking abilityEnglish skills

Required

Knowledge of accounting, understanding of the general ledger accounts and how they relate to invoice

Hands-on experience and self-sufficiency with Microsoft productivity tools, including Outlook (for email), Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and online collaboration tools (video conferencing, Zoom/Teams, messaging)

Basic Math and English skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent two-year college or technical school

2 or more years related experience and/or training; clerical and/or general office experience