Position: Staff Accountant
Reports to: Controller
Location: Chicago, IL
Organization Background:
The
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) mission is: Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope, and healing.
We work as agents of reconciliation to:
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Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict.
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Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope, and healing, and
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Promote a restorative approach to conflict and build a sense of community.
For more information, please visit www.pbmr.org.
Staff Accountant - Duties include
Payroll-
Process semi-monthly payroll in a timely manner.
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Set up and maintain employee personal information: contact information, salaries, direct deposit, and employee payroll deductions (i.e. taxes, insurance, garnishments, loans, etc.) in the payroll system.
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Process all enrollments and update employees’ records for insurance benefits and 403(b) accounts.
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Post all salary, payroll tax deductions (employee and employer expenses), and additional employee deductions in the General Ledger.
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Review Paid Time Off (PTO) balances and notify staff of their balances on a quarterly schedule.
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Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks and fringe benefits.
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Reconcile the quarterly 941 reports with the General Ledger payroll expense and liability accounts.
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Ensure that employees receive and can access their W2s through the payroll system.
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Maintains employee files.
Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts-
Prepare the bank deposits and post all checks and cash receipts received by mail or by electronic fund transfer in the General Ledger, identifying Restricted and Unrestricted funds.
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Maintain supporting documentation files for all deposits.
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Prepare assigned accounts receivable invoices and monitor for receipt of payments.
General Accounting and Accounting Department Work-
Prepare and analyze month end balance sheet account reconciliation package.
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Work with Controller and Senior Accountant on the annual external audit process.
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Assist with other accounting department office duties as assigned.
Education/Experience-
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management
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Minimum of one to two years of experience with accounting software, financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
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Knowledgeable with GAAP accounting standards
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel
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Good proofreading, verbal, and written skills
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Critical thinker using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
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Good attention to detail
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Strong organizational skills
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Knowledge of non-profit accounting a plus
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Experience using QuickBooks and payroll systems (Paychex, Paycom, Intuit) a plus
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Able to work in a team-oriented environment and willingness to learn new skills
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Honest and ethical
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Maintain confidentiality of work information
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Willing to work and communicate in a restorative justice manner to all staff
Job Type:
Full time; Exempt position
Benefits:
EAP
403(b)
Paid Time Off (personal, vacation and sick)
Paid holidays
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000
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