Accounting Associate

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate is a vital member of HANA’s finance team and is responsible for day-to-day accounting and grant/contract vouchering. A successful Accounting Associate provides critical support to all HANA programs and services, enabling the organization to meet its mission and serve the community.

• Prepare monthly grant vouchers and reimbursement submissions
• Review, correctly code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reports for payment
• Make bank deposits for checks and cash received
• Record multi-sourced deposits
• Assist with monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts
• Monitor grant budget to actual expenditures and assist with budget revisions as necessary
• Support organizational and contract-specific financial audits, providing necessary information and reports to auditors
• Generate financial reports and statements as requested
• Maintain orderly and up-to-date financial records and files, both online and hard copy
• Maintain accounting procedures, policies, and systems of internal controls to ensure the integrity of all financial systems
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training, and supervisory sessions
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social, economic, and racial justice
• Belief in communities’ ability to support each other, heal, organize, and achieve desired goals together
• Experience working on Korean American, Asian American, immigrant community issues, and/or social, economic, and racial justice issues preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 1 year of experience in accounting or finance (preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting software (Quickbooks preferred) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience with government contracts and vouchering at the local and state levels preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and/or Spanish is an asset
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Reports to:

Senior Manager of Finance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, weekends as needed

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL; relocation to Chicago, IL required before starting work.

HANA Center is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.