Accountant (Level 1)

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a foundational understanding of accounting principles who are eager to build a career in the field. The Entry-Level Accountant will assist with various accounting tasks, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

include but are not limited to the following. Other duties as assigned.

• Cultivates positive relations with hunger relief partners, staff, volunteers, donors, and other members of the public.
• Accounts Receivable reconciliation and handle accounting questions from hunger relief partners.
• Bank downloads each month for transactions and sorting by activity. Record changes to the SWEEP account.
• Capital Campaign Accounts Receivable reconciliation.
• Grant distribution monthly reconciliation.
• Fixed assets - tracking new assets, preparing roll forward, and making monthly depreciation entries.
• Grant distribution transaction review.
• Prepare monthly department reports.
• Restricted Grant file - input monthly revenue numbers.
• Annual Filings for Iowa (bi-annual) and Illinois business licenses. DOT, SAM.
• Responsible for the ordering of office supplies, postage meter refill and supplies, copier maintenance and supplies.
• Backup support for Payroll/HR includes maintaining employee data in the attendance system, processing bi-weekly payroll, verifying wages and benefits with the payroll vendor, and assisting with employee benefit programs and annual enrollment.
• Backup support to Bookkeeper position. Processes daily mail and financial receipts, handles invoice coding and entry, and manages check runs and banking tasks.
• Assists with year-end financial audits, maintains employee and contract files, and ensures confidentiality and proper handling of documents.

DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Willingness to support the mission of the organization and to help end hunger in our area.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation, credit check, and drug test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to feel and speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to regularly read from a computer or electronic device, and to occasionally operate a motor vehicle on work-related errands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions during work-related travel. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary/Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 per year