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Description:
Alternatives Overview
Our mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. Since 1971, Alternatives has modeled innovative alternatives to the status quo in Chicago's youth services field. Our school and community-based therapy, prevention and leadership development programs support young people to individually and collectively address causes of substance abuse, grief and trauma while building social-emotional, career and social change skills. In addition to working directly with young people, we train, coach and advocate for youth-serving institutions like Chicago Public Schools to be restorative and trauma-informed.
Purpose Overview
The Staff Accountant prepares all of the vouchers for governmental grants. Tracks governmental contract submissions and payments. Bills Chicago Public Schools for services rendered by Training and Coaching staff. Assists with month end close; and assists in the accounts payable process.
Responsibilities:
Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:
Meets weekly with Supervisor to discuss workflow and receivables.
Prepares vouchers for grants, which includes city, state, CPS and other contracts as assigned.
Timely submission of all approved vouchers to funders
Full cycle process of accounts receivable including collections, reconciliations, revisions, and recording
Supports Controller and program management tracking monthly budgets
Works with program staff to ensure that expenses for contracts are properly accounted for in the accounting system.
Maintains on-going schedules for depreciation, accounts receivables, pre-paid expenses, and payroll.
Build positive workplace relationships and work as a collaborative and reliable team member within the Alternatives.
Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Proven experience working in not-for-profit accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accountancy
Organized
Have the ability to work well across departments.
Experience working with government grants is mandatory.
Knowledge of GAAP based accounting
Experience in SAGE Intacct accounting software is wanted but not required
1 - 3 years of accounting experience is required
Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
Committed to working in a community-based, youth-centered organization, with flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.
Description:
Alternatives Overview
Our mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. Since 1971, Alternatives has modeled innovative alternatives to the status quo in Chicago's youth services field. Our school and community-based therapy, prevention and leadership development programs support young people to individually and collectively address causes of substance abuse, grief and trauma while building social-emotional, career and social change skills. In addition to working directly with young people, we train, coach and advocate for youth-serving institutions like Chicago Public Schools to be restorative and trauma-informed.
Purpose Overview
The Staff Accountant prepares all of the vouchers for governmental grants. Tracks governmental contract submissions and payments. Bills Chicago Public Schools for services rendered by Training and Coaching staff. Assists with month end close; and assists in the accounts payable process.
Responsibilities:
Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens:
Meets weekly with Supervisor to discuss workflow and receivables.
Prepares vouchers for grants, which includes city, state, CPS and other contracts as assigned.
Timely submission of all approved vouchers to funders
Full cycle process of accounts receivable including collections, reconciliations, revisions, and recording
Supports Controller and program management tracking monthly budgets
Works with program staff to ensure that expenses for contracts are properly accounted for in the accounting system.
Maintains on-going schedules for depreciation, accounts receivables, pre-paid expenses, and payroll.
Build positive workplace relationships and work as a collaborative and reliable team member within the Alternatives.
Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Proven experience working in not-for-profit accounting.
Bachelor’s degree in accountancy
Organized
Have the ability to work well across departments.
Experience working with government grants is mandatory.
Knowledge of GAAP based accounting
Experience in SAGE Intacct accounting software is wanted but not required
1 - 3 years of accounting experience is required
Consistently learning and working within the following frameworks: Anti-oppression, Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed and Balanced and Restorative Justice.
Committed to working in a community-based, youth-centered organization, with flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.