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Description |
Staff Accountant
Location: Downtown Chicago
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Staff Accountant is
responsible for administering all financial accounting aspects of SOS
Children’s Villages Illinois as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
1. Handles the Cash Receipts function of the agency under the direction of
Senior Accountant. Balances Cash receipts module to the general ledger
monthly; responsible for entering and maintaining the Accounts Receivable
Subsidiary ledger.
2. Tracking and preparing the DCFS billings for various contracts.
Reconciles the DCFS accounts receivable monthly, and records accruals at
month end. Provides monthly outstanding receivable schedules to Village
Directors and follows up timely on outstanding DCFS Accounts Receivable.
3. Maintains client /revenue records and prepares weekly reports.
4. Prepares various financial reports including the Dashboard report,
weekly census report, month-end financial statements, and prepares
statistical monthly report on census; prepares special reports for various
board committees as required.
5. Reviews the records of the foster parent home accounting process;
monitors home account budgets and checking accounts; maintains home
account records; transfers money into home account checking accounts,
communicates budget to actual information to the CFO and Village
Directors.
6. Backup person for the Payroll function in coordination with Human
Resources. Prepares bi-weekly payroll entries and resulting allocations to
functional expenses; compiles statistical payroll information need for
month end closing; maintains related reports, prepares payroll journal
entries and accruals; reviews employee expense reports and enters them for
payment; balances quarterly payroll tax returns.
Position Minimum Requirements:
BS in Accounting with 1-year experience in accounting and systems, some
experience in not-for-profit preferred.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles applicable
to not-for-profit organizations, and knowledge of cost accounting.
Skilled in electronic record keeping, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Ability to interpret financial records to staff.
Ability to pass DCFS required criminal background check including CANTS/SACWIS
and SORS.
Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Candidates must be willing to also travel both Villages when necessary.
Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual
differences in children and families served; Strong interpersonal, oral,
written and organizational skills; ability to handle job-related matters
in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner; sensitivity to
cultural, psychological and practical needs of the clients that the agency
serves. Hold a valid Illinois driver’s license with acceptable driving
record and provide own reliable and insured transportation; pursuant to
DCFS licensing standards submit to a full criminal background check. This
is a full time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois provides quality foster care in agency
owned homes within a family setting. SOS has 18 foster homes in a Village
in Lockport and an urban Village in the City of Chicago at 76th Street and
Parnell with 16 homes.
SOS is seeking responsible, energetic individuals to become a part of the
SOS Team. Those applying must be willing to use a team approach to provide
quality care for the Children living in our Villages. The ability to work
closely with our foster parents and other support staff towards the best
interests of our children is essential.
SOS Children’s Villages Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer
www.sosillinois.org
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:
SOS Children’s Village
Attn: HR
216 W. Jackson Blvd.; Suite 925
Chicago IL 60606
Email Resumes:jobs@sosillinois.org
Fax Resumes: 312-372-8202 |