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Organization: Social Services
Location: Chicago
Position Title: Staff Accountant - Temp to Perm
Basic Function Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance & Administration, performs QuickBooks accounting and auditing work to ensure accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Specific Duties Include " Maintains daily account balances and activity reports to ensure accurate payment, receipt and recording of cash flow " Perform all accounts payables functions (invoices, check processing, check disbursement) and prepare routine billings to government agencies for contracts and grants. " Reconciles and analyzes liability accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Manage bank statements and general ledger reconciliations monthly. Records payroll on bi-weekly basis. Verify payroll ties to 941's " Posts, balances and reconciles payables and receivables on monthly basis. Prepare and enter journal entries as directed by the Director of Finance and Administration. " Maintain accurate records of all vendor files " Assist in preparation of financial statements and generate routine financial reports. " Assist in preparing annual budget " Maintain adequate records for all government contracts and financial transactions of the agency " Assist in compiling and organizing information for annual audit of financial statements. " Respond to inquiries (i.e. vendors) to provide necessary information