Job Description

Job Location: CORE - Cleveland, OH 44103
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearWe are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Specialist with significant billing experience to join our team.
Company Description
A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.

Position Summary
The Accounting Specialist provides the accounting department with support in the following areas: billing, payables, receivables and financial reporting.
Some of the duties include:
- Process multiple billings for various partners in a timely manner
- Prepare and record journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and general ledger adjustments.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, identify and resolve discrepancies timely
- Assist with month end and year end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements
- Assist with AP, AR and Payroll functions as needed
- Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations
- Monitor bank transactions related to payables and receivables
- Verify and confirm electronic funds transfers prior to sending funds externally
- Collaborate with internal teams and partners to collect required billing documents for invoice submission
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of agency information and adherence to confidentiality policies and upholds the service philosophy

Qualifications
Our ideal candidate for this position possesses an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, and ideally has 3-5 years of experience in accounting positions; non-profit financial experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP, standard accounting practices and proficiency in accounting software required.
LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.
Join our team!  Go to: https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involved/careers/ to complete an online application and attach a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume. Salary range for this position is $50,000 – $55,000.