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Bookkeeper
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-07
Listing for:
Hirewell
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Direct Hire
Salary Range : $50,000 - $60,000
Benefits : medical dental vision 401K PTO
Our client, a dynamic non-profit serving communities throughout Central and South America that helps build schools and community centers, is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented, and proactive bookkeeper.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and update the general ledger using Quick Books Online.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Code and post invoices, prepare deposits, and journal entries.
• Monitor and track credit card expenditures.
• Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, A/P, and
A/R reports.
• Verify, fact-check and correct accounting data as needed.
• Track in-kind donations and prepare partner invoices in a timely manner
Support the Director of Finance in preparing the annual budget.
• Assist with preparation for the annual audit and year-end close activities.
• Maintain organized, digital and physical filing system of financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Update and maintain financial procedures and documentation.
• Complete special projects or ad hoc assignments as requested by the Director of Finance.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Quick Books Online, Excel, and accounting software.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nonprofit accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and nonprofit finance principles.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish
Location: Chicago West Town Neighborhood (NW of downtown), near el - on-site presence required
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