Staff Accountant
Organizational Overview:
Since being founded locally in 1985, Make-A-Wish Illinois has granted more than 15,000 wishes and continues its mission to share the power of a wish® with children in all 102 counties across the state.
A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much.
Life-changing wish journeys are made possible by dedicated staff and volunteers who fulfill the work of our mission, helping children discover, create, fulfill, and experience the lasting impact of their most heartfelt wish.
Job Summary:
As an important part of the Operations and Accounting Team, this role is responsible for coordinating all payment processing and payment practices for the Foundation.
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinates processing of all electronic and manual payments to ensure timely and accurate payment as well as accuracy of transaction coding, including but not limited to weekly EFT and check processing and credit card activity reconciliations.
- Resolves all payment disputes with vendors in a timely and professional manner.
- Develops, implements, documents, and maintains best payment practices.
- Prepares bank deposits.
- Logs and issues spending cards to Wish families.
- Issues gift cards to staff and volunteers.
- Serves as primary cover for entry of in-kind donations.
- Develops and oversees temporary resources to assist with payment processes, including data entry, to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assists with additional project work as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Strong accounts payable background
- Proficient with accounting and fundraising applications – knowledge of Oracle’s NetSuite Suite Success, Salesforce, and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge highly preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Customer-focused
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid problem-solving skills
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Preferred Education & Experience:
- 1-4 years related experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Benefits:
Make-A-Wish Illinois offers full-time employees comprehensive medical and dental benefits along with excellent time off, a hybrid workplace, flexible work schedules, a 403(b) retirement plan, life and disability insurance and outstanding professional development opportunities.