Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC), a national nonprofit organization based in Chicago, is seeking a Staff Accountant to help further its mission of making schools healthier places for all children. HSC focuses on issues affecting students of color and those from under-invested communities, and strives to make equity part of the public dialogue about education and health. HSC advocates for policies and practices that support health and learning, including comprehensive health services, nutritious school food, physical activity, green schoolyards and clean air at school. HSC has a staff of 13 and an annual budget of $2.6 million.
Position Description
The Staff Accountant is a key member of the Accounting and Administration team to continuously develop and refine HSC’s financial operations, while supporting a positive culture, dynamic team and strategic use of resources to enable our mission. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for providing accounting and administrative functions including, but not limited to, the month end close, bi-weekly payroll, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and receipts, financial management and reporting, including grants management. This is a full-time permanent position with the option to work remotely, although a strong preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area. The Staff Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting and Administration.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Additional Requirements
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $52,000 to $60,000 annually, based on experience. Generous benefits package includes employer-paid medical, dental and disability insurance, 6% employer matching contribution to a retirement plan after one year of employment and paid vacation and sick leave.
Working at Healthy Schools Campaign
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to work with a collaborative and dedicated team, there are a few more things that make HSC a wonderful place to work:
To Apply
HSC is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability or veteran status. HSC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQIA+ people and members of other marginalized communities to apply.
Send resume and cover letter to staffaccountant@healthyschoolscampaign.org. Please put your full name in the subject line.
No phone calls please. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by November 10, 2023; Position will remain posted until filled.
https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/staff-accountant/
Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC), a national nonprofit organization, works to ensure that schools can provide students with healthy environments, nutritious food, health services and opportunities for physical activity.
Our approach is strategic and comprehensive. Drawing on our work in Chicago Public Schools, we develop policy and program recommendations supporting healthy schools and advocate for these recommendations at the local, state and national level.
We also help to strengthen the leadership skills of parents, students and school staff and administrators so they can advocate on their own behalf, and we work to build support for student health and wellness in the education sector and beyond.