During this current situation with COVID-19, the ABA will
continue to accept and process applications for job opportunities.  We
will conduct our recruitment process via alternative means (virtual interviews)
for the time being.

The ABA recruits employees seeking opportunities for challenging and substantive work defending liberty and pursuing justice in the U.S. and around the world.  The ABA offers competitive employment benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), commuter benefits, and more.

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

This position prepares transactions for input into the Association’s financial systems, processes the transactions, validates and balances input, researches and responds to questions regarding accounting transactions from staff, vendors, customers, and members. Sorts and files documents and performs calculations.  Prints and validates various accounting documents, including checks, statements, and deposit totals depending on specialized accounting area assigned. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

Prepares transactions for input after verifying that proper accounting policies and procedures have been followed. 

Inputs transactions into financial system.

Validates and balances input.

Phone communication with Vendors/Customers.

Prints and validates various accounting documents, including checks, statements, and deposit totals depending of specialized accounting area assigned.

Follows up on processing exceptions.

Researches and responds to questions regarding accounting transactions from staff, vendors, customers, and members. 

Performs other related duties as required.

 

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

High School Diploma of general education degree (GED) (or equivalent experience).

Clerk 6 months to 2 years experience in processing financial transactions in specialized accounting area.

Excellent computer input skills.

Good verbal and written communication skills. 

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Previous audit experience in a not-for-profit and/or grant environment.

Previous experience working with or leading internal audit projects.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association please call 312-988-5188.

Residency requirements may apply.

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