Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

This position will support our programs by collecting co-payments and paying our vendors.

The FT Accounting Clerk will be a position in partnership with finance department directly impacting the Chicago metropolitan area.

In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

• Produce monthly invoices and distributes them to program participants. Process accounts payable, including check requests and scheduling/distribution of payments at least twice monthly. Scan financial documents into the finance drive, such as invoices, receipts, and correspondence received. Arranges and maintain the organization and safekeeping of accounting records and documents electronically.
• Weekly cash collection at various sites.
• Applicants should have a strong bookkeeping background, superior attention to detail, a positive work attitude, and enthusiasm.

This position requires minimally a High School Diploma plus 2 years’ office or booking experience; Associates degree preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required, Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Knowledge with automated accounting/billing system a plus. Have knowledge of overall accounting practices.
• Ability to work in the office Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Background Check with fingerprints required.

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation of $20-22.45 an hour based on experience.
• Work / life integration
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 10 days
  • Year 2 = 15 days
  • Year 3 + = 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

Union Status: Union / Non - Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

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MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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