Hiring For Part-Time Accountant

The Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel of the Augustinian Order has an immediate opening for a part-time Accountant in their Treasurer’s Office.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities include:

  • Assist in all accounting operations within the Treasurer’s Office, such as: processing Accounts Payable; check processing; record cash deposits; bank reconciliations; preparation of journal entries and financial statements; payroll functions; and assisting in development of annual budgets.

  • Assist in maintaining Province Database (Update time-sensitive statistics on memberships, autos, Social Security, healthcare, etc.)

  • Assist in serving as Administrator of Province Insurance with Christian Brothers. This includes property, casualty, liability, and auto insurance. 

  • Assist in receiving, reviewing, and inputting all financial data into QuickBooks from the monthly reports received from OSA communities. 

  • Assist in preparing Treasurer’s letters for membership regarding financial reports and budget, and other reports to be submitted to the Treasurer’s Office. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

  • Background and/or experience in Accounting preferred.

  • Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Experience with QuickBooks a plus, but not required

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

  • Excellent communication skills

Location: Small office located in Beverly, very accessible by the Rock Island line and CTA. Parking is provided. 

This is a part-time hourly position with an expectation of a physical presence in the office.  Please submit a cover letter with a resume, and the names and contact information of three references to Patrick Griffin at: accounting@midwestaugustinians.org.   These documents can also be mailed to the following address:

Midwest Augustinians

Attn:  Patrick Griffin

10161 S. Longwood Dr.

Chicago, IL  60643-2032