Staff Accountant

About the role

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Staff Accountant in Elgin, IL who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly general ledger close according to Finance Department checklist, including preparation of standard monthly journal entries and accruals
• Monthly analysis of general journal accounts and research of variances
• Monthly program allocations, reconciliations and report distributions to departments, Board and Board Finance Committee
• Monthly Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets analysis and reconciliation
• Work with A/P, A/R and HUD personnel to learn their procedures to perform departmental work
• Respond to AID staff questions/inquiries/notifications on any related matters
• Familiar with State of Illinois payments and confirmation procedures with State personnel in Springfield
• Works with outside auditors on fieldwork for annual audit
• Must learn all phases of Finance Department work
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by AVP of Finance

Essential job responsibilities

• Proficiency in all modules of accounting software (Sage Intacct)
• Learns all phases of monthly accounting cycle as well as all tasks in Finance Department. Must be able to fill in for any staff.
• Handles all aspects of month-end close, including regular and repetitive journal entries, account analysis, A/P, A/R, and Fixed Asset reports and reconciliations with General Ledger
• Perform or supervise: reconciliation of monthly bank statements, remote bank deposits, code and post deposits to A/R and G/L, process invoices in A/P, generate A/P checks, generate recurring A/P and A/R entries
• Prepare monthly financial statements for all entities
• Familiar with billing and reimbursement procedures of the State of Illinois in order to process and apply payments to correct programs
• Timely completion of all responsibilities
• Timely responses to AID staff questions/inquiries/notifications
• Prepares schedules and work papers for Audit Personnel as required

Benefits

• Up to 21 Days of Paid Time Off prorated based on hours worked plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience: Familiarity with computerized accounting systems with Sage Intacct experience preferred, general office experience.

Physical: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including prolonged periods of sitting at a computer, occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 20 lbs.), as required to complete work assignments.

Equipment: All standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, fax, calculator, shredder).

Additional Requirements: Position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile, a valid IL driver's license, and the minimum amount of automobile liability insurance as defined by AID's personnel policies.