Full Charge Bookkeeper

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to support daily accounting operations for a multi-location organization in Glendale Heights, Illinois. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing receivables, and ensuring account activity is properly reconciled across internal systems and banking platforms. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with data, and able to collaborate effectively with both finance and operational teams.

This role is on-site, 5 days/week.

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 + full benefits

Benefits

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ 2 weeks of paid vacation

+ Paid national holidays, plus the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve

+ Discounted childcare

+ A collaborative, welcoming team environment

Responsibilities:

- Reconcile financial activity by comparing reports from the childcare management platform, payment processor, and bank accounts to confirm accuracy and resolve mismatches.

- Oversee accounts receivable by reviewing open balances, tracking weekly enrollment activity, and partnering with operational leaders to support timely collections.

- Prepare and distribute recurring financial and billing reports for individual locations to help local leadership monitor account status.

- Guide and support center directors on billing and receivable procedures, offering training to improve consistency and accuracy in system usage.

- Examine transactions, account balances, and supporting records to identify discrepancies and follow through on corrective action.

- Maintain organized bookkeeping records and contribute to additional accounting tasks as business needs evolve.

- Assist with financial reporting processes by compiling data and ensuring information is complete, reliable, and up to date.

Requirements

- At least 1 year of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, billing, or accounts receivable is preferred; candidates with transferable skills or relevant education are also encouraged to apply.

- Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to review reports and reconcile financial information efficiently.

- Clear communication skills and confidence working with employees outside of finance, including providing process guidance and training.

- Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning or using accounting and billing systems such as Quick Books, Pro Care, or similar software.

- Ability to stay organized, manage recurring deadlines, and balance responsibilities across multiple locations.

- Knowledge of core bookkeeping functions, including bank reconciliations, receivables, payables, and financial record maintenance.

- Dependable work habits and a proactive approach to identifying issues and improving day-to-day accounting accuracy.

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