Accountant at Illinois Education Association
Springfield, IL
About the Job
Accountant – Accounts Payable Specialist Springfield, IL
The Illinois Education Association-NEA is seeking qualified candidates to fill the abovenamed position on the IEA-NEA administrative staff.
DEADLINE FOR INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: October 24, 2024
Candidates who appear to meet the qualifications will be invited to interview.
STAFF AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSHIPS: Directly responsible to the Director of Business Services and Executive Director.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Performs accounting and bookkeeping functions for the IEA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Completes payments and monitors expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Maintains historical records and vendor files in accounts payable system.
- Records and reports IRS 1099 recipients and monitors IRS reporting requirements.
- Completes credit applications.
- Monitors inventory and purchases office supplies for the Headquarters building.
- Reviews, tracks and reports information to the Director of Business Services regarding the IEA leases.
- Maintains an understanding of the Department of Labor LM reporting requirements and records transactions appropriately.
- Tracks actual expense to budgeted amounts and reports variances to the Director of Business Services.
- Prepares and files the annual Unclaimed Property Report to the State of Illinois. V
- Prepares materials and reports for the Director of Business Services for presentation to the IEA Board of Directors.
- Provides information and/or materials as requested pursuant to departmental procedures and established policy; refers questions to appropriate personnel.
- Maintains a working knowledge of computers and office machines.
- Acquires an understanding of the structure, operation and function of the IEA-NEA.
- Utilizes appropriate office procedures as per the IEA-NEA Staff Policy Manual.
- Demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal skills. Interacts appropriately with staff, members, and the general public.
- Performs other appropriate duties as directed by assigned management staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required;
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus;
- Previous accounts payable experience preferred;
- Ability to track budget expenses;
- Attention to detail;
- Organizational skills a must;
- Ability to analyze information;
- Ability to maintain vendor relationships;
- PC proficiency;
- Data entry skills;
- General math skills;
- Valid driver’s license required.
FRINGE BENEFITS: In accordance with the IEA-NEA/IEASO Associate Staff Contract.
IEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.
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