Finance Specialist

Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for a new opportunity for growth? Would you love to expand your horizons with a great team by your side? Then SEASPAR is the place for you

SEASPAR (the South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation) is a special recreation association providing year-round recreational programs and services to residents with disabilities in the following communities in Illinois: Brookfield, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, Lemont, Lisle, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, and Woodridge. SEASPAR offers year-round programming for all ages and all disabilities, including: weekly social, artistic, cultural, and fitness programs; special events and trips; Special Olympics training; adapted sports; multi-sensory rooms; and much more

SEASPAR is currently seeking a compassionate, driven, and detail-oriented candidate for our Finance Specialist position, which is responsible for assistance with bookkeeping duties including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, and related accounting functions.

Location and Schedule

The Finance Specialist works at the main SEASPAR office, located at 4500 Belmont Road in Downers Grove. This is a non-exempt, part-time position, working 24 hours per week. Exact hours are flexible within the SEASPAR office hours.

Compensation

In exchange for your time and talent, this position offers competitive compensation with a starting pay rate of $23 per hour. Other benefits include paid time off at a rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked with accrual capped at 40 hours of paid time off per 12-month period, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan, and two work-from-home days per month.

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of successful experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of computer-based software including financial software, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of general computer skills and applications, accounting, and registration software (Sage/Peachtree and RecTrac experience desired).
• General understanding of the theory, purpose, and practice of providing public recreation/special recreation services.
• Must pass the pre-placement background check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of bookkeeping services including accounts receivable, accounts payable, deposits, HR/payroll reports, and financial records.
• Reconcile monthly bank accounts, procurement card charges, and credit card payments and receipts.
• Provide records for the annual audit.
• Assist with petty cash receipts as needed.
• Perform necessary public relation duties including greeting office visitors, answering in-person inquiries, and answering, screening, and channeling phone calls.
• Purchase/maintain a complete stock of office supplies and organize supply room.
• Sort and file materials as needed.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings, in-services, and workshops.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Must have regular and predictable on-site attendance.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude while dealing with many interruptions.
• The ability to effectively and appropriately use computers, email, internet, voicemail, and cell phones.
• The ability to maintain a positive and effective working relationship demonstrating tact and courtesy with the employees, clientele and general public.
• The ability to provide individual customer service assistance to participants, parents/guardians, and case workers.
• The ability to interact and plan effectively with the SEASPAR staff, parents, and staff representing member entities, schools, and other community agencies and organizations.
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to understand complex instructions and solve problems related to the task.
• The ability to be flexible in all aspects of job responsibility.
• The knowledge and demonstration of proper safety measures regarding equipment and supplies.
• The ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to perform all duties with an appropriate work ethic, producing work as required and meeting deadlines as required.
• The ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities. Must be able to sit 85% of the workday; to use the telephone, all computer equipment, keep accurate records, and access files in cabinets. Must have mobility for meetings throughout the service area and surrounding areas.

SEASPAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer which has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the agency, which bases employment upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of an individual's actual or perceived race (including but not limited to traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, citizenship status, work authorization status, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, association with a person with a disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, civil union partnership, order of protection status, pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact HR