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COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY d/b/a CJE SeniorLife Staff Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11800410
Summary: Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of routine tasks pertinent to the month-end closing process; account reconciliations; account analysis and other general accounting functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs monthly bank reconciliations.
Prepares and enters assigned monthly standard and adjusting journal entries.
Analyzes and documents actual revenue / expense to budget variances.
Performs balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assists with annual budget in collaboration with program staff.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and year end reports.
Assists in all agency audits.
Performs other accounting tasks as assigned.
Ability to work with various computer software systems.
Performs payroll back up duties.
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the core work responsibilities 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. In order to successfully perform the essential duties and functions of this position, an individual must have the following skills and abilities:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience required.
- Minimum 1-2 years general accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- General ledger account reconciliation experience preferred.
- Strong oral, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience with accounting software system.
- Detail oriented.
CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.