General Ledger Accountant

CTF Illinois is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join our team as a General Ledger Accountant in Orland Park, IL.  If you have a knack for numbers, are a self- started with strong organization skills, and have previous experience in accounting, we would love to talk to you!  As a General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including all aspects of full-cycle month-end closing and payroll processing.
Job Duties:

• Prepare journal entries, cash disbursement, cash receipts, month-end & year-end closing, account analysis, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile system uploads into General Ledger.
• Responsible for any tasks necessary to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statements and prepare budget variance analysis using sound judgement and critical thinking.
• Government reporting.
• Payroll processing, using Paycom.
• Assist in maintaining storage and organization of records.
• Accounts Payable processing back-up.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.

• Minimum 4 year degree in accounting plus 3-5 years experience in all aspects of accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting.
• Demonstrated competence in the application of general accounting theory. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel and General Ledger software applications. 
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus

• Pay Rate:  $29- $31.25/hour
• Health benefits, long/short term disability and optional vision, dental, and accident insurance
• Accrued Vacation, paid sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401k with company match.
• Company paid life insurance