Accounting Support Specialist

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Back office operations are at the heart of Cedarstone’s mission of helping nonprofits become healthier, more effective organizations. Cedarstone began in 1993 as one friend helping another establish a nonprofit. We discovered that when Cedarstone handles back office operations for nonprofits, it enables nonprofit staff to pour more energy into their mission. Today, Cedarstone is an international accounting organization with 200+ clients (mainly Christian) that are changing the world!

As an Accounting Support Specialist , you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate reconciliations of our clients’ bank, investment, and merchant accounts.

Core Details

• Salary: $19 - $23/hr depending on experience
• Job class: Part-time 20-24 hours/week; business hours Monday - Friday
• Location:
  • Hybrid: US-based, working from our headquarters in Wheaton, IL.
  • Fully Remote: Allowed in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, NC, OH, TN, TX,. No other states or international locations will be considered at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Reconciliations
  • Reconcile accounts in a timely manner using monthly statements provided by financial institutions or transaction reports provided by merchant accounts.
  • Manipulate and analyze spreadsheets and other supporting documentation to determine discrepancies.
  • Maintain client data and reports for audit support and ensure all monthly tasks are tracked.
• Staff & Client Engagement
  • Collaborate with Accounting Teams communicating discrepancies and needed corrections to resolve account problems.
  • Partner with teammates to provide timely follow-up to Accounting Team corrections to complete reconciliations promptly.
  • Proactively communicate with clients, providing needed information and insight for reconciliations.
  • Assist with audit support, client onboarding, accounting system conversions, and provide coverage for teammates.
• Process Improvement & Documentation:
  • Document communication of discrepancies with client accounting teams and completion of reconciliations for audit purposes and to ensure service continuity.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.

What You Bring

• Experience & Education
  • 1+ years of experience working in a business office environment.
  • 2 year or 4 year degree that includes business training
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Working knowledge of Quickbooks Online and strong Excel skills.
• Skills & Attributes
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
  • Excellent research and problem solving skills - adept at “figuring out puzzles”.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills which cultivate collaboration and trust.
  • Ability to multitask and have a variety of tasks at different stages of completion.
  • Excellent time management, priority setting, and the ability to work independently.
  • A team focused, others focused attitude with a willingness to help, a service mindset, and a naturally curious approach.

Benefits & Success

• Environment : A supportive, adaptable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Benefits : Paid Time Off, 401(k) with company matching, Voluntary benefits (Vision, Dental, Telemedicine, Accident & Illness Insurance).
• Success Measures:
  • Effectively collaborates with teammates and cross-departmental teams to deliver client contracted services accurately and on time.
  • Consistently embodies Cedarstone’s 4 Core Values: Own Our Promises, Do the Right Things the Right Way, Ask the Next Question, and We’re In This Together.

This job description may not be all-inclusive of the position’s requirements.

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