Accountant Bookkeeper

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and were still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Accountant Bookkeeper, 2-3 days a week. The Accountant Bookkeeper will be responsible for maintaining designated database, billing and accounts receivables as well as basic administrative duties for the Accounting Team.

Benefits and Perks:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $23-$25/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Research and resolve discrepancies / disputes in accounts payable and/or accounts receivables.
• Prepare and submit required reports for assigned sites.
• Prepare vendor maintenance forms and/or required billings.
• Prepare worksheets monthly.
• Maintain designated database, including but not limited to reviewing, coding and entering data.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years specialized financial training or equivalent experience required.
• Three (3) years bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Experience using Evolv database preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and experience with pc/computers, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.