Accountant
Environmental Law & Policy Center
Chicago, IL
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
LOCATION: Chicago with a hybrid work environment
ORGANIZATION
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. We drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.
We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accountant will have hands on responsibility for all aspects of maintaining the organization’s accounting system. Specific duties include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, payroll, and cash management. The Accountant will prepare monthly financial statements and working papers for the annual audit. The Accountant reports to and works closely with the Deputy Director, who serves as chief financial officer. Work closely with the other operations and development staff. Additional operations, human resources, and financial analysis duties will also be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, and a working understanding of all aspects of nonprofit accounting.
- Proficiency in Excel and modern accounting software such as Accufund.
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail, good judgment and high integrity.
- An inspired and demonstrated commitment to public interest environmental advocacy and the ability to work productively as a member of a team of skilled professionals is required.
The salary range for our Accountant is $67,375 - $79,300, with new hires rarely starting a the top of the range. Excellent benefits, including healthcare and retirement, are provided.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please include the following with your application:
- Resume
- One-page cover letter explaining your interests and qualifications
- Three professional references
gcronin@elpc.org
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