Budget & Contract Accountant - Chicago, United States - TASC, Inc

TASC, Inc

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies.

Through the use of SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, we create a world where recovery, justice and empathy lead to thriving communities.

Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC

Position Summary:

The Budget and Contract Accountant prepares programmatic budgets, invoices customers, prepares contract documentation and assists the Director of Finance and the Vice President & CFO with technical accounting, finance, and financial reporting requirements of the organization.

We are currently looking for full-time -
Budget and Contract Accountant
Starting at $72K- contingent upon experience, education, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with preparation of accounting of transactions including voucher allocation, deposits and cash receipts, onetime journal entries, and invoice preparation.
Assists or provides back up for other accounting and financial reporting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, closings.
Prepares specialized program cost reports.
Prepares program budgets.
Conducts accounting and financial analyses. Provides technical assistance on accounting, finance, and budgeting matters to management and program development staff.
Monitors and facilitates contracting process for select funding sources.
Assists with preparation for external audits that are required by contracts and regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university
At least three years of related accounting experience and/or training
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
Good communication, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with a diverse population

Our benefits package includes:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending

Paid Leave

STD/LTD
Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday
Tuition Reimbursement
403 B (retirement plan)

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work.

Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.

The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.