Accounting Assistant

Company: Connect Search, LLC
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have a strong understanding of the basic principles of accounting and bookkeeping? Looking for a new opportunity? This may be the right position for you. Job Requirements: --- Assist Controller, and other accounting department staff with all aspects of maintaining accurate accounting and administrative records for the agency --- Initiate and document accounting transactions including but not limited to accounts payable, cash management, payroll, purchasing or administering client accounts --- Process various checks, cash and credit card payments received by DESC, prepare bank deposits initiate and create cash receipt and accounts receivable transactions in the DESC accounting system --- Maintain accurate tenant accounting records and perform related reconciliations --- Maintain a working knowledge of DESC accounting department policies and procedures and general agency policies and procedures as applicable --- Safeguard all checks, cash and other assets of DESC consistent with agency and department policies and procedures --- Maintain accounts payable system, including; process bills, prepare checks for signatures, mail payments on a timely basis, and record payments in the accounting system --- Maintain Protective Payee records on all funds managed for agency clients, disburse funds by check and cash on schedule as directed by agreement of case manager and client --- Manage agency petty cash, and accurately record receipts and expenditures handled through petty cash --- Assist Controller and Accountants in the preparation of various accounting reports --- Other duties as assigned

Keywords: Connect Search, LLC, Chicago , Accounting Assistant, Other , Lake Forest, Illinois