Staff Accountant

Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo, is a privately-managed, member-supported organization and is free and open 365 days a year. Visit us at lpzoo.org

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Performs essential accounting functions according to established procedures while providing support necessary to process the obligations of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Balances and posts revenues to the general ledger on a daily basis, and prepares timely deposits of earned and contributed revenue
• Responsible for cash handling operations
• Responsible for reviewing and reconciling credit card transactions
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepares monthly journal entries
• Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepares monthly state & local sales tax & parking tax returns
• Prepares bi-weekly payroll, process payroll reports and employee reimbursements
• Assists with compiling data for 1099 reporting and MBE/WBE/PCE dashboards
• Assist with budget process
• Assist with audit and tax return preparations

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• May assist in other Accounting Department activities, including but not limited to periodic miscellaneous reports, system enhancement and transitions, and annual audit
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•  Proficient in working across multiple technology platforms.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Ability to analyze problems and select proper corrective action
• Ability to efficiently multi-task
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to learn and adapt to varied work assignments
• Ability to interact courteously and respectfully with supervisors, fellow employees, volunteers, zoo visitors and general public

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required. 
• Specialization in Accounting preferred.

Note:

• A comparable combination of education, experience or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skills and ability required may qualify an individual.                                                                                                                     

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at computer for long periods of time
• Ability to work in open office environment
• Salary: $58k-65k/annually
• Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming.
• Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with lived experience with racism and/or misogynoir are encouraged to apply. 
• We celebrate the diverse qualities, perspectives, values and experiences of all people.  For Wildlife. 
• For All.

Salary

• 58k-65k/annually