Accounting Clerk

SEIU Healthcare IL IN MO KS is a dynamic, action-oriented union representing 95,000

healthcare and childcare workers throughout Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. We believe

in a society defined by freedom and justice, where we can all have quality education, health

care and jobs, and where we all can live a full and plentiful life of our choosing. SEIU HCIIMK’s

mission is to organize together to build power and demand and win social and economic justice

for our communities.

 

Purpose:

The Accounting Clerk position has the responsibility for understanding specific aspects of the

accounting process. Responsible for day-to-day operational accounting, record keeping, data

processing and adherence to internal control standards and procedures. This position has

primary responsibilities and duties in the data entry of accounts receivable and payable invoices in both Member Training and Education Center (METC) and HCIIMK Finance department. This position will report to the Director of Accounting.

 

Location: Chicago, IL

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibility: Accounts Payable and Receivable Process/Data Entry Process.

• Ensure vendors, suppliers and training stipends are paid timely and accurately, within

invoice due dates. This includes all regular bills, contracts for leases, staff reimbursements.

• Assist with the data entry of accounts receivable.

• Maintain accurate vendor lists and obtain W9’s for all vendors and independent

contractors.

• Resolve vendor payment issues in a timely fashion.

• Coordinate the management approval process ensuring invoices are approved prior to

payment by the correct executive with budgetary authority.

• Ensure correct account coding of all payments and obtain all appropriate supporting

documentation.

• Enter and Process Member Dues.

• Initiate ACH payments for approval.

• Perform other related duties as required.

 

Other Expectations:

• Assist with scanning receipts/documents for Information Reporting department, as

needed.

• Provide support in all financial areas as needed and special projects, as assigned.

 

 

Scope and Nature of Supervision:

The Accounting Clerk must be able to organize his or her time, and develop and carry out plans

with minimum supervision. S/he must also be able to receive direction from and interact with

his or her immediate supervisor, as necessary.

 

Criteria for Evaluation:

• Maintain working relations with other staff and members.

• Balance conflicting demands successfully.

• Work independently.

•Carry out assigned responsibilities independently in a competent and professional manner in keeping with the union & affiliated entities overall goals and expectations

 

Working Conditions:

The Accounting Clerk may be required to work long and irregular hours, and to work on

weekends and holidays when necessary.

 

Other Expectations:

All staff are expected to respect the processes of the organization and to work within the

framework of the organization to resolve internal disputes and issues.

 

Key Qualification Criteria:

• Strong commitment to social justice

• Ability to work in a multicultural and diverse work environment

• Associate Degree, or equivalent Accounts Payable/Data Entry experience.

• Effective writing skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise

messages.

• Effective verbal communication, including the ability to relate well with others.

• Ability to work independently, think creatively, manage own time, and take initiative.

• One-year Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a non-profit setting.

• Sound organizational skills to manage and prioritize work subject to deadlines in a

dynamic and changing environment, as an individual and as a member of a team.

• Knowledge of Outlook, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office, or ability to learn new

computer systems.

 

Salary and Benefits:

• Hourly, non-exempt position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Annual range is between $47,000 - $52,000. 

Union-paid Benefits are included.

 

SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, people of color and women

are encouraged to apply.

SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable organizational processes.