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Renaissance Social Services · 1 day ago

Staff Accountant

CHICAGO, IL 60612

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

3+ years exp

Renaissance Social Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social services, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage accounts receivable and payable along with day-to-day accounting tasks. The role involves assisting with monthly closes, yearly audits, and the annual budgeting process while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

Health CareNon ProfitWellness

Responsibilities

Responsible for all facets of Accounts Payable (entering invoices, monthly rent rolls, check runs, Amex charges, setting up auto payments, processing participant utility payments, filing and mailing payments)

Post cash disbursements to general ledger from bank account, investigate payable discrepancies, provide a/p aging and open item reports to management

Responsible for Accounts Receivable (Open and sort mail, enter, post and photocopy rental payments in FundEz, and provide Housing Accountant with copy of payments, record and post cash receipts from bank statements/Grant Manager into FundEZ and filing)

Work in conjunction with Housing Accountant to ensure rental payment and receipts are recorded in the general ledger

Assist with monthly closing in accordance with the month end close process

Complete monthly bank reconciliations for approval by the Director of Finance

Complete monthly general journal entries for prepaid, recurring, adjustments, reclasses, account reconciliations and entries developed by other finance staff for approval by the Director of Finance

Assist with the annual budgeting process

Assist with the preparation of the yearly audit and 990 tax returns (audit schedules, account reconciliations, audit support, SEFA (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) CYFER, CFR, Grant Close-out Report)

Assist with the preparation of reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Development and Program Directors

Cross train with the Grants Manager and Housing Accountant

All other duties assigned

Qualification

AccountingExcel SpreadsheetsGAAPNonprofit accountingTech SavvyCommunication skillsProblem-solvingDetail-oriented

Required

A bachelor's degree in accounting, or a bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in accounting (degree must be from a credible college or university)

Minimum of 3 yrs. experience in the field of accounting, Nonprofit accounting preferred, A-122 and GAAP

Must be skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Must have effective communication and critical-thinking skills, detailed oriented, organized, problem-solving, the ability to work independently or in a team environment, good work ethics, the willingness to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines such as monthly close, funding, audit, etc

Knowledge of accounting processes and advanced mathematical skills

Personal qualities, integrity, credibility and dedication to the organization's mission