QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS 2+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience. Must have knowledge of bookkeeping principles including fund accounting, grant reporting, and donor-restricted funds. Proficiency in QuickBooks. Should have good organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with associates in remote locations through email and phone. Able to interact well in a team environment is essential. Must be able to demonstrate dependable and reliable attendance and performance, work flexibly and creativity with ability to multi-task. Computer literacy with Strong skills in QB, MS Word, Excel, Google Suite, and web-based portal systems is essential. Leadership and interpersonal skills with diverse peers, consumer base, other staff members and management. Commitment to co-creating a culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. Able to demonstrate CFI's core values of inclusiveness, flexibility, person-first, accountability, and integrity. Current driver's license, insurance, clean driving record, and reliable transportation (if applicable). Must successfully pass background check(s).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Personal experience with a disability is a huge advantage! Exposure to Independent Living Philosophies and best practices in the IL community. Paychex payroll and QuickBooks experience. Experience in office management and human resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may:

Frequently be required to sit for long periods while utilizing computers or conducting interviews. Occasionally required to stand and walk.

Operate a motor vehicle to travel if needed

Work in a variety of settings

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Frequent lifting of 1-5 pounds. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds.

Important Notes

Office hours are: o Monday through Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm o Fridays 8:00 am - 2:30 pm o Office closes daily from 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm for lunch o Schedules will be set between those times Background and reference checks are conducted

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are strategically invested in creating an equitable, diverse, just, and inclusive work environment. All interested individuals, people of color, LGBTQ+ folx, women, and those with multi marginalized identities are particularly urged to apply. For more information on our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts visit our website.

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