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Staff Accountant

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Prairie State Legal Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 84067 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 84067.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

PSLS is currently seeking a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will report to the Controller and assist with and support the organization's accounting functions. The role requires a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and the ability to multitask. The principal duties of this position are performed in a general office environment.

Responsibilities

Among other duties assigned, the Staff Accountant will:

  • Prepare monthly reconciliations between the donor database and the general ledger systems
  • Provide support as needed to various accounting functions, including AP, AR, GL
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accounting reconciliations
  • Assist with supporting schedules for annual budget process
  • Assist with supporting schedules for annual audit
  • Assist with Form 990 preparation and submission
  • Assist with month-end and year-end journal entries
  • Prepare bank resolutions for submission to the board
  • Assist with the tracking of revenue from all organizational resources
  • Review monthly office reconciliations for trust and litigation checking accounts
  • Administer administrative IOLTA account
Salary and Benefits

The Staff Accountant position is full-time, at 37.5 hours per week. PSLS offers a salary competitive with similar organizations. The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $84,067 annually. The starting salary for the successful candidate will be determined based on prior relevant experience. PSLS is committed to providing an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees that includes:

  • Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 403b retirement plan including employer contributions
  • Training and education programs
  • PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
  • Paid sick leave
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • 12 paid holidays
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or 5 years of relevant experience required
  • Strong computer competency is essential, specifically Excel experience and a familiarity with Google Suite
  • Excellent analytical skills and sound understanding of accounting principles
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of organization, time management, and to meet deadlines consistently
  • Strong oral/written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Some travel is necessary; valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation is required
  • We will give preference to candidates who have experience providing services to low-income individuals

PSLS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a welcoming environment. We recruit, employ, pay, and promote qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or other characteristics protected by law.

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