Finance Operations Assistant

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions. 

The Finance Operations Assistant provides administrative support to the Finance Department and assists the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in the daily operations of the Finance Department. Serves as liaison to property manager for the building.

Candidate qualifications: 

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years related administrative support experience required.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation and consistent follow-through.
• Demonstrates intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and Outlook, and develops competency with applicable web-based systems used by the program within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must have access to transit or other reliable transportation to execute the position’s responsibilities.

Job details: 

• Compensation: Hourly Range: $21.63-$23.80; offers are commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here). 
• Location: Must be within reasonable driving distance to Chicago and available to work from home office at 200 West Monroe Street (downtown Chicago loop). 
• Schedule: Hybrid (remote/in office); Full-time, hourly; General business hours with flexibility for special projects & events as needed.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).