Staff Accountant at The Chicago Lighthouse in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

This position is onsite at our main office location: 1850 W Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records and tasks involving month-end close, accounts payable, financial reporting, analysis and forecasting, and other organization financial transactions.

• Manages the Accounts Payable function;


• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements;


• Maintains the general ledger;


• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and assists in the monthly close;


• Reconciles deposit bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks;


• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; supports accounts receivable collections;


• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts;


• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit;


• Assists in miscellaneous billings as need arises;


• Assists in scanning of remote bank deposits;


• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures;


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required;


• At least two years of related experience required;


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;


• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting;


• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles;


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software. SageIntacct experience a plus;


• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

BENEFIT PACKAGE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 25% OF SALARY INCLUDING:

• 10 days paid vacation


• 12 paid holidays


• 6 sick days accrued over the year, up to 16 days available to be accumulated


• Insurance Eligibility the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
  
  
  • Medical (65% covered by the Chicago Lighthouse), dental and vision insurance offered


• Short/long term disability


• Life insurance 2x salary


• Employee recognition events


• Company matched 401(k) plan


• Reasonably priced delicious food options on site (except at Glenview location)


• Access to micro-kitchens