Hiring a full-time Accounting Assistant | Administrative Assistant III to join our team at our Southwood Interventions program located on the south side of Chicago.

As an Accounting Assistant | Administrative Assistant III, you will provide specialized administrative support to the Business Manager and Executive Director. We're looking for someone with demonstrated experience supporting accounting and business departments.

Attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external customers are key in this role.

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday, Days

Southwood Interventions

5701 S. Wood St.

Chicago, IL 60636

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks:

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

As an Administrative Assistant III, you will:

• Provide administrative support such as data entry, taking meeting minutes, typing, filing, calendar management, and composition of different correspondence.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records on all money received from clients.
• Maintain complete and accurate petty cash records.
• Process payroll for all units within facility.
• Maintain accurate records of all paid time off earned and used by employees.
• Process purchasing requisition for supply orders and reconcile purchases.
• Process all vendor invoices for payment.
• Arrange and participate in conference and taking meeting minutes.
• Managed Care Organization (MCO) tracking.
• Responsible for Census Reporting.
• Provide relief to cover other admin duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Business Manager or Executive Director.
• Adhere to confidentiality practices and procedures according to agency policies and HIPAA regulations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma required. As associate degree or Medical Billing Certificate preferred.
• 3 to 5 years' experience as administrative assistant or two (2) years of Medicaid and/or Managed Care billing.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) Preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances, drug screening (we do not test for THC) and TB testing.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.

• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.

• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.

• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!

Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org