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Staff Accountant III
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
- Recording cash receipts, reviewing bank activity, preparing journal entries, and managing accounts receivable. Revenue and gift processing
- Processing all income sources, including Canadian revenue, charitable gift annuity interest payments, and designated gifts. Payroll accounting
- Preparing biweekly payroll journal entries using payroll processor reports. Financial reporting
- Assisting with financial statement preparation, departmental reporting, and distribution of fundraising statements. Audit support
- Supporting the Assistant Controller during the annual audit and collaborating with Planned Giving on estate revenue recognition. Budget development
- Preparing labor budget components and communicating shared expenses to related entities. General ledger review
- Reviewing unusual activity and applying professional judgment to resolve or escalate issues. Accounts payable and banking
- Reviewing weekly invoices, supporting check runs, and reconciling insurance billings. Crossdepartment collaboration
- Communicating priorities, supporting team initiatives, and performing additional duties as assigned.
- 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m
- 5:00 p.