Accounting Clerk

Req number:

R5980

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global technology services firm with over 8,500 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Accounting Clerk ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience in bookkeeping or accounting and possess excellent communication skills, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to manage accounts payable and receivable, perform investment reconciliation, complete journal entries, and provide general administrative support.

This position will be full-time, direct hire with our client and onsite with employees expected to work onsite in Evanston, Illinois 5-days per week. Core business hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm (35-hour work week).

What You’ll Do

• Assist with accounts payable, including coding expenses, entering in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and mailing checks

• Record wire transfers and cash disbursements to ERP software

• Assist with annual sponsor invoice process and monthly reconciliation

• Monitor and record sponsor payments and billing adjustments into ERP software and back-office system

• Prepare and process scholarship check mailings

• Monitor banking activity daily and perform monthly reconciliations

• Process stop-payment requests from colleges and universities

• Answer telephone calls and emails from sponsors, colleges and universities, and Scholars regarding invoices and scholarship payments

• Prepare scholarship refunds and returned checks for processing by the Scholarship Administration department

• Open and distribute finance department mail

• Prepare monthly investment reconciliation between custodial statement and manager statements, including preparation and entry of Journal Vouchers

• Assist with monthly Trial Balance and Financial Statement proofing

• General administrative duties; including filing, data input, word processing, proofing documents, mailings, record retention tasks, etc.

• Various other duties as assigned by the management team

What You'll Need

Required:

• Associate Degree in Accounting or a related finance major

• Experience working with an ERP accounting system

• Thorough knowledge and experience working with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

• Must be very detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must adhere to deadlines and follow written departmental procedures

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting in an academic or business setting

Physical Demands 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

$45,000 - $60,000

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role receive paid time off and may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.