Job Details Description
Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now hiring for a full-time Staff Accountant to join our Team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the review and reconciliation of general ledger account balances.
Performs monthly close of computerized general ledger systems.
Works with staff from all agency departments and programs to coordinate the monthly recording of financial transactions.
Using a high level of skill, analyzes internal monthly financial statements for accuracy, proper allocations, and reasonableness.
Prepares journals and posts entries from sub ledgers and external systems, maintaining adequate documentation.
Prepares schedules and working papers for the external annual audit.
Responds to auditor inquiries.
Prepares analytical response to inquires from internal/external sources and prepares documentation as needed.
Using initiative and high degree of judgment, acts as resource to staff on all levels in matters relating to program financial transactions, bringing complex situations to the attention of the appropriate staff.
Assist in training general ledger personnel.
Responsible for data processing system file maintenance.
Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of special projects and analyses as needed.
Works effectively with diverse staff. QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or High School or equivalent education and three years experience.
Strong personal computer skills, including knowledge of Excel and an overall familiarity with automated general ledger packages.
Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. SALARY:
SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $48,000 to $53,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.
Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO)
ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Transit. Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
12 paid Holidays.
Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning.
Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free Will preparation services.
On-staff notary available to employees.
ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless. Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Verbal and Written Communication
Intermediate
Organizational Skills
Intermediate
Interpersonal Skills
Intermediate
Analytical Skills
Intermediate
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
