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Financial Services - Senior Accounting Clerk
American Bar Association - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Senior Accounting Clerk at the American Bar Association (ABA) plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization's accounting functions. This position involves preparing, verifying, and posting financial transactions, as well as ensuring compliance with established standards. The role is essential for facilitating the ABA's commitment to advancing the rule of law and ensuring access to justice through effective financial management.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, verifies, and posts transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records.
- Researches complex transactions, validates and balances input, and responds to inquiries regarding transactions.
- Reviews, verifies, and inputs financial transactions including checks, invoices, requisitions, and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepares calculations and posts data to journals and ledgers in assigned areas of accounting concentration.
- Interfaces with vendors and departmental personnel to obtain information to verify or support records.
- Assists in the collection of data and records in support of ad hoc requests and/or audits.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of accounting experience or general administrative support experience.
- Entry-level skill in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health spending accounts
- Supplemental life and disability insurance
- Prepaid legal programs
- Complimentary membership to the American Bar Association
