Senior Accountant - Rimland

Vaccination Requirement 

You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster shot if eligible) & be able to provide acceptable proof. 

Pay  

• This is a salaried role
• $70,000-$90,000 based on experience

About the Company 

Rimland is a premier social service agency that supports adults with developmental disabilities. We have been saying “welcome home” to individuals with autism for more than 45 years.  We provide a safe environment in which individuals can grow and engage with the world. Our approach is unique, and our care is excellent.  

About the Position 

The Senior Accountant reports to to the Chief Operating Officer and is an important member of Rimland's Finance team. You will be responsible for the daily activities in the accounting department, including analyzing and preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. Some of your responsibilities include: 

• Prepare, record and track journal entries/ general ledger reconciliations such as bank, loans, and credit cards
• Complete the entire process of preparing the bi-weekly payroll for 100 plus employees through the Paychex Flex payroll service. This includes processing new hires, monitoring and assisting with their clock-in and out via mobile app, and correcting timesheets
• Provide data to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Manage Accounts Payable to ensure vendor invoices are properly classified and vendors are paid on time
• Reconcile client entitlements on a monthly basis, including SSA and SSI
• Performs tasks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

What Makes You A Great Fit

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance or related field. Equivalent experience also accepted
• 3 - 5 years of increasingly responsible accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Preferred: Quickbooks Online and Microsoft Office 365 experience 
• Preferred: Non-Profit Accounting experience 

Location & Schedule 

• Location: Des Plaines, IL 
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00PM 

Benefits 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: 

• Generous paid leave (120 hours in your first year) 
• Insurance (group health and life, after 90 days of employment) 
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible after 1 year) 
• Holiday incentives (gift cards, premium pay, etc.) 
• Paid training (First Aid, CPR, AED, CPI, and more) 
• A monthly personal fitness stipend 

Requirements 

You must meet the following requirements: 

Pass: 

• A fingerprint criminal background check 
• A child abuse and neglect check 
• A drug screen. 

Provide:  

• An original document (no photocopies) showing education and certifications
• Residency for the past 2 years 
• Current & original documents that verify your identity & ability to legally work in the United States 
• Two verifiable employment references within the last 3 years 

Rimland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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