Accountant I

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION

The Laborers’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago (“LABF”) was established in 1935 for the purpose of providing retirement and disability benefits to employees of the City of Chicago or the Board of Education who may be employed in a laboring capacity and to the dependents of such employees. Employees of three City of Chicago retirement boards are also members of the LABF. The LABF is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees and currently employs 19 full-time staff members. The LABF currently has over 2600 active members, 3500 retirees and beneficiaries, and $1.3 billion in investment assets. Please visit www.labfchicago.org for more information about the LABF.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Lead Accountant and Comptroller, the Accountant will perform entry-level professional accounting duties and related duties as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Code, record and update journal entries (e.g. expenditures, account transfers, etc.).
• Audit financial documents to ensure entries are accurate and appropriately allocated to accounts.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Verify and record receipts.
• Verify and record invoices in accounting system.
• Assist with payroll functions.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0)

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High level of initiative and follow-through
• Hard-working, thorough, accurate, detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel)
• Ability to work within and enjoy a team environment
• Ability to recommend and drive process improvements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Reports to: Comptroller

Office Location: In Person

321 N. Clark Street, Suite 1300

Chicago, IL 60654

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary $63,744
• Attractive insurance benefits
• Participation in defined benefit pension plan

How to Apply:

• Please submit resume and cover letter to: careers@labfchicago.org
• Recent college graduates (since 2023) should provide GPA in resume or cover letter at time of application

The Laborers’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.