Staff Accountant Job at The Chicago Lighthouse
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
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Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
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Maintains the general ledger.
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Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
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Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
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Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
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Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
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Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
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Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
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Prepares invoices daily for Chicago Lighthouse Industries and other departments.
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Assists in miscellaneous billings as need arises.
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Assists in scanning of remote bank deposits.
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Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
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Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
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Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
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Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelors degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
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At least three years of related experience required.
Employee Benefits
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-kitchen
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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