Staff Accountant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Purpose Overview

The Staff Accountant prepares all of the vouchers for governmental grants. Tracks governmental contract submissions and payments. Bills Chicago Public Schools for services rendered by Training and Coaching staff.  Assists with month end close; and assists in the accounts payable process.

Responsibilities :

Perform the following from a racial, gender, sexuality, and ability equity lens :

• Meets weekly with the Accounting Manager to discuss workflow and receivables.
• Prepares vouchers for all grants, which includes city, state, CPS and other contracts as assigned.
• Timely submission of all approved vouchers to funders
• Full cycle process of accounts receivable including collections, reconciliations, revisions, and recording
• Supports finance and program management tracking monthly budgets
• Works with program staff to ensure that expenses for contracts are properly accounted for in the accounting system.
• Maintains on-going schedules for depreciation, accounts receivables, pre-paid expenses, and payroll.
• Other duties as needed.
• Build positive workplace relationships and work as a collaborative and reliable team member within the Alternatives.
• Perform other related duties as apparent or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Salary Description

$62,630