Staff Accountant
Company: Community Counseling Centers of Chicago Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Staff Accountant Worker
Category: Temp (3-month assignment, with potential for permanent
employment) Brief Description: The Staff Accountant prepares
monthly bank reconciliations, assists in the preparation of
financial statements, maintains monthly general ledger including
accrual report schedules, conducts a monthly analysis of the
balance sheet and income statement accounts and reports any
variance to the CFO, performs monthly bank and cash
reconciliations, and coordinates and assists external CPAs with
annual tax preparation and audit process. In a culturally sensitive
and appropriate manner, ensures coordination and representation of
these services within the agency as a whole. Articulates C4s
mission and vision. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in
accounting or the equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Ability
to take the initiative along with strong communication skills
Strong understanding of the accounting cycle and GAAP Procedures
Expert level of proficiency with Excel and Work Skills Knowledge of
ACCPAC and experience with SAGE 300 Three years' experience in the
non-profit sector Demonstrated professionalism in reacting well
under pressure internally and with external client Competencies
(Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Experience): Working knowledge of
current software and general office equipment Organizational skills
Excellent customer service Excellent written and oral skills to
communicate effectively with all levels of organizational
leadership, employees, governmental and community representatives,
and vendors Ability to develop solutions to problems and to analyze
qualitative and quantitative data Ability to cooperate within a
team of other supervisors and managers Adherence to confidentiality
practices and procedures Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and
competency Ability to present a positive image of Agency to clients
and staff Ability to work under stress and successfully handle
multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to resolve
issues objectively and maintain strict confidentiality Ability to
deal with ambiguity and changing organizational needs Excellent
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to
plan, develop and manage multiple projects Duties and
Responsibilities: Maintain accounts receivable module, analyze
changes and properly code/record revenue and cash receipts. Prepare
monthly standard general journal entries. Prepare journal entries
for billing and reconcile general ledger. Follow-up on outstanding
accounts receivables. Prepare schedules and reports for the audit
process, follow up on audit findings and interface with auditors.
Maintain program allocations and produce program reports. Record
transactions accurately and with clear understandable descriptions
by following established Business Office procedures and Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Provides back-up for the
preparation of monthly reimbursement vouchers. Acts as a back-up
for the preparation of detail for worksheets and expense allocation
in the preparation of budgets and reports. Provides back-up for
completing the bank reconciliation. Processes checks for payment
and enter manual checks in Accpac software weekly or as needed.
Prepares standard general ledger journal entries of payroll
transactions and other entries as needed. Acts as back up for the
preparation of monthly reimbursement vouchers, detail worksheets
and expense allocation in the preparation of budgets and reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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