Founded in 1964, Lakeside Community Committee is a leading provider of foster care and group home services in the Chicagoland area. Our supportive work environment enables Our skilled and committed staff to deliver high-quality services to clients.

The Accounting Manager provides accounting support for the agency. The position will manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, monthly vouchering for grants, bank reconciliations, and general ledger account analysis. The accounting manager will also support the CFO in preparation of monthly financial
statements, cost allocations, annual budget, agency audit, and other grantor audits.

- Develop, recommend, and implement internal financial controls and policies to safeguard LCC's assets.
- Maintain accounting databases to ensure systems and controls are efficient and accurate according to the accepted accounting principles and internal control policies.
- Supervise senior and junior accountant.
- Supervise the Accounts Payable 'Accounts Receivable onsite team. Work closely with both teams to foster and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders. process orders for supplies, including maintenance supplies. furniture for LCC buildings and client request submitted by case managers.
- Ensure that monthly vouchers are prepared, submitted and reconciled on a timely basis. Responsible for the reconciliation of AIP and AIR balance sheet account monthly.
- Prepare a semi-monthly payroll worksheet. Reconcile with submitted time sheets.
- Collaborate with program staff managers to ensure that all expenditure complies with the agency's budget and grant agreements.
- Reconcile monthly bank statements and investigate any discrepancies.
- Assist CFO with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process in addition to annual audit,
- Prepare quarterly reports for group homes. Manage agency's credit card Ensure the accurate and timely processing of ACH and positive pay transactions.

- Support audit activities including preparation of annual audit work papers and schedules Oversee 1099 reporting and filing.
- Analyze financial statements against LCC's budget to monitor financial performance and budget variances.
- Prepare and review monthly account analyses, including validation Of accounts receivable. Report significant budget variances to the CFO and collaborate on explanations and corrective strategies.
- Assist CFO in preparing budgets for grant proposals, contracts, and Other new initiatives. Assures compliance with all grant reporting requirements.
- Input the organization's annual budget in QuickBooks.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred
5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in nonprofit
Supervisory experience required
Effective communication and people skills.

Ability to work with staff at all levels.
Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Outlook, and Access) and QuickBooks
Extensive knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, Detail oriented with ability to analyze financial data and make projections based on the results.
Good understanding of non-profit accounting principles and practices.