Formed in 1996, The Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) is a broad-based organization of 45 Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith institutions, public and private schools, and other institutions in Southwest Chicago. SWOP is known for its efforts to end predatory lending and foreclosures, reduce violence, win rights and protect the civil liberties of immigrants, improve achievement in public schools through parent, student and school staff engagement and bringing together service providing institutions as a part of the Southwest System of Care to increase access and coordination of care.

As a broad-based organization committed to leadership development and collective action for the common good, SWOP members act to build deeper public relationships within and among the churches, mosques, schools, and other institutions in the neighborhoods they serve. Through this process, SWOP staff and primary leaders continually strive to identify and strengthen new leadership for public life.

The Senior Staff Accountant assists with the various financial tasks of the organization. The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Director of Finance. This role works closely with other members of the Finance team, as well as other teams across the organization keeping records accurate and current in the accounting system.

· Conduct intercompany transactions.

· Reconcile bank accounts for SWOP and subsidiaries.

· Prepare Financial Statements.

· Prepare, record and keep accurate journal entries for SWOP and subsidiaries as needed.

· Maintain SWOP Accounting System (QuickBooks) accurate and current.

· Generate, review, and update monthly P&L reports.

· Prepare monthly expense reports for government funded grants.

· Reconcile credit cards.

· Maintain Accounts Receivable current.

· Assist Director of Finance with budgets and revisions as needed.

· Prepare and make bank deposits weekly.

· Work with Director of Finance with preparation for internal annual audit assisting the auditing firm with accounting records and support.

· Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and accounting controls.

· Support Director of Finance with any other financial activities as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sitting, standing, walking, typing, speaking, occasional driving.

· CPA certification or Five years of bookkeeping experience; experience with a non-profit organization a plus

· Familiarity with non-profit federal grants compliance (GATA) SEFA experience

· Experience with QuickBooks a must

· Mastery of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Fluency in Spanish preferred

· Experience with grant reporting

· Access to a car and ability to drive a plus

· A respect for and understanding of diverse faith traditions, cultures, and languages

· An ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting

· A willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends

Full-time salaried position with pay commensurate with experience. SWOP offers medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401k retirement plan.

This position is open until filled.

Please send resume, cover letter and writing sample via email to:

Diego Narvaez

HR Coordinator

dnarvaez@swopchicago.org

SWOP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and people of color to apply for this position.

It is the policy of The Southwest Organizing Project not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.