Position: Staff Accountant Reports to: Controller Location: Chicago, IL Organization Background: The Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) mission is: Rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope, and healing. We work as agents of reconciliation to: • Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict. • Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope, and healing, and • Promote a restorative approach to conflict and build a sense of community. For more information, please visit www.pbmr.org. Staff Accountant - Duties include Payroll • Process semi-monthly payroll in a timely manner. • Set up and maintain employee personal information: contact information, salaries, direct deposit, and employee payroll deductions (i.e. taxes, insurance, garnishments, loans, etc.) in the payroll system. • Process all enrollments and update employees’ records for insurance benefits and 403(b) accounts. • Post all salary, payroll tax deductions (employee and employer expenses), and additional employee deductions in the General Ledger. • Review Paid Time Off (PTO) balances and notify staff of their balances on a quarterly schedule. • Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding paychecks and fringe benefits. • Reconcile the quarterly 941 reports with the General Ledger payroll expense and liability accounts. • Ensure that employees receive and can access their W2s through the payroll system. • Maintains employee files. Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts • Prepare the bank deposits and post all checks and cash receipts received by mail or by electronic fund transfer in the General Ledger, identifying Restricted and Unrestricted funds. • Maintain supporting documentation files for all deposits. • Prepare assigned accounts receivable invoices and monitor for receipt of payments. General Accounting and Accounting Department Work • Prepare and analyze month end balance sheet account reconciliation package. • Work with Controller and Senior Accountant on the annual external audit process. • Assist with other accounting department office duties as assigned. Education/Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management • Minimum of one to two years of experience with accounting software, financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll • Knowledgeable with GAAP accounting standards • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel • Good proofreading, verbal, and written skills • Critical thinker using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems • Good attention to detail • Strong organizational skills • Knowledge of non-profit accounting a plus • Experience using QuickBooks and payroll systems (Paychex, Paycom, Intuit) a plus • Able to work in a team-oriented environment and willingness to learn new skills • Honest and ethical • Maintain confidentiality of work information • Willing to work and communicate in a restorative justice manner to all staff Job Type: Full time; Exempt position Benefits: EAP 403(b) Paid Time Off (personal, vacation and sick) Paid holidays Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 #LI-DN1