Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantOak Brook, Illinois | Administrative Office Embrace Living Communities is a certified “GREAT PLACE TO WORK” and is one of the top 5 “BEST WORKPLACES IN AGING SERVICES”. We are a 125+ year-old, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to support seniors and people with disabilities by helping them age with dignity in affordable and welcoming communities that embrace living.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for handling and supporting the accounting department with day-to-day accounting activities. Supports the Embrace Living Communities wellness culture that encourages active aging and “living well.”

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates a respectful living environment for seniors and physically challenged individuals that is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Works collaboratively with assigned housing community employees to promote harmonious relations among residents, employees, families, and partners.
• Accounts payable support: Assist with invoice processing, vendor payments, and client billing to ensure timely and accurate transactions.
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records; reconcile accounts payable transactions.
• Post month/year end transactions and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and maintain monthly cash ledgers and reports and reconcile all bank accounts.
• Account reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts to maintain data integrity.
• General ledger maintenance: Record and reconcile financial transactions in the general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Month-end and year-end close: Assist with closing procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• File compliance reports with government agencies.
• Provide support for audits.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required. 1 to 3 years of previous accounting experience or related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, clients, staff, vendors, etc.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply general concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in an accounting software, preferably Acumatica. Required to have experience with Microsoft Office Tools.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, and uses intuition and experience to complement data to effectively troubleshoot.
• Attention to Detail – Managing multiple projects by determining project urgency in a practical way and creating detailed action plans.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Time Management – Prioritizes work; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and develops realistic action plans to accomplish daily duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90 percent of the time while operating their computer and performing office work. The individual needs to occasionally move about inside the office. They constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and computer printer. They must be able to exchange accurate information with customers and others in the office while interacting. The employee must regularly move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the individual generally works in a controlled climate; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ACCEPTANCE STATEMENT:
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management.

Pay range – $65,000-75,000

Other benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401 (k) match

PTO

13 Paid Holidays