Staff Accountant

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a not-for-profit social service agency with more than 100 program sites throughout the state of Illinois. Our services include mental health and substance use treatment; services for returning citizens after incarceration; housing and services for older adults and individuals with /DD; and a variety of services for children including foster care and adoption.u00A0

LSSI is hiring au00A0full-timeu
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Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that youu
2019re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others,u00A0as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $55,000-$65,000/Year.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees including healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essentialu
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Functions:

• Prepare monthly/quarterly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Balance sheet reconciliation.
• Prepaid Expenses.
• Payroll and payroll liabilities.
• Lease Accounting.
• Due to / From (Intercompany)
• Ad hoc reports.

Position Qualifications:

• Bacheloru
  2019s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance .
• 1 to 3 yearsu
  2019 experience working in Accounting.
• Great Plains (Preferred) or ERP experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office u2013 Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law. u00A0

LSSI is a not-for-profit social services agency serving people of all faiths and all walks of life, including children, families and adults.

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