Job description

Who We Are:
For over 50 years Sertoma Centre, Inc. has helped people with disabilities live, work, and fully participate in their communities. We do this by empowering individuals to achieve personal success through comprehensive services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those living with mental illness. Through the compassion and dedication of our diverse interdisciplinary teams, Sertoma has grown to be one of the leading Social Service Non-Profits in the south Chicagoland suburbs. Today we serve more than 1,500 individuals annually within our many inclusive, person-first support programs.

Your Role:
As the Accounting Manager, you will provide leadership to the Accounting staff and oversee financial reporting for the agency. Our Finance Department advocates continuing education and development through tuition programs, paid external training, and interdepartmental cross-training. In working with our small and collaborative team, you will gain invaluable experience in various accounting functions. We offer opportunities to support the agency’s mission through paid and volunteer engagement in fundraisers/special events. This role is a hybrid-work model and accommodates a flex schedule.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation of the financial statements for submission to administration, Board of Directors, and required governmental agencies to meet established deadlines and quality, including maintaining monthly journal entry files and supporting documentation.
• Oversee the management of the Agency cash accounts making sure all necessary transfers are made to ensure enough coverage for payroll and A/P requirements.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Prepare monthly financial statement variance analysis and explanations. Follow up on significant variances with agency staff.
• Responsible for reviewing all the month-end financial reports to ensure every report reconciles to each other.
• Supervise the monthly allocation process and the preparation and distribution of all the month-end financial reports.
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations, research variances, and prepare related journal entries. Provide recommendations for process improvements, as needed.
• Prepare and provide required documentation for the various financial audits done annually in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. CPA preferred.
• Proficient in AICPA accounting standards.
• Five years’ experience with accounting functions and operations.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Employee is required to possess the skill and ability to utilize all applicable technology and computer programs related to his/her position.
• Employee is required to remain compliant with all state/federal, position, agency, accreditation, and funding source training/licensing requirements including but not limited to CPR/First Aid post hire.

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employer Paid Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Reimbursement for conferences and seminars

• Eligible for loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Access to the Alsip Park District Fitness Center for $10.00 per month
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Culture, Health, and Safety: Sertoma Centre, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity, we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open-door, team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.
In an effort to further promote and protect the safety and health of our staff, consumers and volunteers, Sertoma Centre, Inc. requires that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position will be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. Sertoma will allow exemptions to this mandate only in circumstances where a staff person can provide proof that it is medically contraindicated or it would require a violation of a religious belief, practice, or observance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• accounting functions and operations: 5 years (Required)
• supervisory: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alsip, IL

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