Financial Accountant

Job Description

Join Our Finance Team at LTP - Financial Accountant

LTP is seeking a Financial Accountant to record and monitor the financial assets and liabilities of the organization, ensure the timely processing of payables, assist with processing of receivables and issuance of credit, and to provide an accurate accounting of financial results monthly and annually relative to budgeted expectations. This role serves as a resource for the executive team in the areas of financial performance, budgeting and the proper application of GAAP. If you enjoy accounting and are organized and possess a strong attention to detail, you're a good fit for our organization.

Key Responsibilities:
As a member of the Finance team, and direct support of the management team, you'll help ensure the financial health and accounting practices of the organization. Your responsibilities will include:
• To record, monitor and administer all financial assets and liabilities of the organization; keeping Executive Team informed of standard accounting procedures that conform with GAAP.
• To maintain all corporate bank accounts, transferring funds between savings and checking as appropriate; keeping Publisher and Executive Director and Director of Business Operations abreast of transfer needs and bank reconciliation issues.
• To serve as the primary person responsible for the creation of the annual FY Budget, providing the needed source information to directors for expense and revenue projections along with responsibility for forecasting assigned revenue and expense items.
• To process payables on schedule using the designated payment method and ensure all expenses are recorded to the correct expense category.
• To administer the processing and disbursement of payroll in a timely, accurate and confidential manner, ensuring all withholding and voluntary deductions are accurate.
• To create and maintain on a determined schedule the organizational financial statements and sales performance reporting for directors' review, providing insights and recommendations based on the reports.
• To prepare and process the annual 1099 forms and all other tax-related reports; submitting to Director of Business Operations all those requiring a signature.

Qualifications:
We are looking for a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual that understands accounting and financial analysis. Other qualifications include:
• Degree in Accounting or related field, and/or minimum of 5 years' experience in financial management.
• Understanding of GAAP and the implications on financial operations.
• Previous exposure to purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Experience analyzing financial reports and other measures, providing recommendations to management.
• Computer proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite and Quickbooks.
• Experience in creating financial and management reports.
• Strong interpersonal and office skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of publishing industry, royalty processing, and accounts receivable a plus.
• Must demonstrate understanding, respect and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.

LTP publishes resources that focus on the liturgy and sacraments of the Catholic church. Our organizational culture is a great fit for people who believe in our mission and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. We value accountability, respect, and mutual support as essential means to reach our goals. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefits programs. Information on our benefit programs is available here. This position is an onsite role at our office in Chicago.
This position has an annualized salary range of $58,000 - $65,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

If you're ready to bring your financial skills to work in service of the Church, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest and how your experience would benefit the organization to jobopening@ltp.org. Please include "Financial Accountant" in the subject line. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

About the Employer

Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) is a not-for-profit agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Since 1964, LTP has shared the mission of fostering love and care for the liturgy. We have assembled many faithful and creative people to help Roman Catholics learn to participate in the Mass fully, consciously, and actively, as the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (14) directs. LTP has worked to provide effective liturgical catechesis for communities.