Title: Bookkeeper (Full-time)
Pay: $85,000 annually
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC) works within the community to eliminate health
and wealth disparities in North Lawndale. We develop and manage affordable mixed-use housing, create
homeownership for working families, and build cooperative businesses.
LCDC’s vision is to develop and manage community-enhancing residential and commercial properties,
partner for educational excellence, and catalyze for community revitalization in the North Lawndale
community. Since our inception, LCDC has completed $125 million in residential and commercial
development which accounts for over 500 units all in the North Lawndale community. We currently manage
170 units of affordable housing.
LCDC seeks a detail-oriented and community-minded Full-Time Bookkeeper to support the financial needs
of our local small business and cooperative business clients. This role will play a critical part in helping
entrepreneurs build sustainable operations through sound financial management.
This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who is passionate about economic empowerment, financial
literacy, and strengthening black- and brown-owned businesses.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Bookkeeper will primarily be responsible for providing on-demand
services to LCDC’s Coop incubator clients, other cooperatives within the Chicago area, and small
businesses in the Lawndale community. Services will be offered as one-on-one office hours, group coaching
sessions, and as part of business technical assistance program course curricula.
In addition, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for LCDC’s internal accounting for various real estate
development initiatives.
Responsibilities
The Bookkeeper is responsible for the items listed below including, but not limited to:
• Provide basic bookkeeping services for small and cooperative businesses, including data entry,
account reconciliation, and monthly reporting
• Assist clients with setting up financial record-keeping systems (QuickBooks, spreadsheets)
• Train and coach clients on financial best practices, such as budgeting, expense tracking, and
invoicing
• Prepare financial statements and reports as needed to support 1) client goals and funding
compliance and 2) LCDC real estate developments.
• Work closely with LCDC’s economic development team to coordinate services and refer clients to
additional resources
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working with sensitive financial data
• Create and manage associated tools, frameworks, and documents in order to move each client
forward as efficiently as possible
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and organization of critical business documents
(PowerPoint, Excel, Word) to enable decision-making, impact reporting, metrics and tracking, and
executive reporting (including Board-related) associated with initiatives
Skills
Bookkeeper candidates would benefit from having:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred
• 8+ years of professional bookkeeping experience including real estate transactions
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and general accounting principles
• Experience working with diverse, low- to moderate-income business owners
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Specific subject matter knowledge of working cooperative businesses – accounting and governance
• Comfort in and knowledge of the Lawndale neighborhood
• Advanced experience using a variety of Microsoft products (Office, Outlook, SharePoint, and
Teams)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to perform essential functions of job; reasonable accommodation are available
• Able to perform in an office setting
Benefits Offered:
• Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, voluntary life and disability programs, and discounted
access to gym memberships
• Financial wellness: Retirement accounts, retail discounts, and access to financial planning tools
• Professional wellness: Learning and career development solutions
• PTO Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 1 day per
month based on tenure with the organization.
• Sick Days -Employees are eligible to receive up to 6 sick days per year.
Compensation: • $85,000 annually
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume demonstrating how they
meet or exceed each qualification/ requirement. Submit your materials via e-mail or mail to: hr@lcdc.net.
If you prefer, you can mail your application materials to us at: Human Resources Lawndale Christian
Development Corporation 3843 W. Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60623.
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and
assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate
against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or
characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities
The Bookkeeper is responsible for the items listed below including, but not limited to:
• Provide basic bookkeeping services for small and cooperative businesses, including data entry,
account reconciliation, and monthly reporting
• Assist clients with setting up financial record-keeping systems (QuickBooks, spreadsheets)
• Train and coach clients on financial best practices, such as budgeting, expense tracking, and
invoicing
• Prepare financial statements and reports as needed to support 1) client goals and funding
compliance and 2) LCDC real estate developments.
• Work closely with LCDC’s economic development team to coordinate services and refer clients to
additional resources
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working with sensitive financial data
• Create and manage associated tools, frameworks, and documents in order to move each client
forward as efficiently as possible
• Assist with the creation, maintenance, and organization of critical business documents
(PowerPoint, Excel, Word) to enable decision-making, impact reporting, metrics and tracking, and
executive reporting (including Board-related) associated with initiatives
Skills
Bookkeeper candidates would benefit from having:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred
• 8+ years of professional bookkeeping experience including real estate transactions
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and general accounting principles
• Experience working with diverse, low- to moderate-income business owners
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Specific subject matter knowledge of working cooperative businesses – accounting and governance
• Comfort in and knowledge of the Lawndale neighborhood
• Advanced experience using a variety of Microsoft products (Office, Outlook, SharePoint, and
Teams)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to perform essential functions of job; reasonable accommodation are available
• Able to perform in an office setting
Benefits Offered:
• Physical wellness: Health, dental, vision, voluntary life and disability programs, and discounted
access to gym memberships
• Financial wellness: Retirement accounts, retail discounts, and access to financial planning tools
• Professional wellness: Learning and career development solutions
• PTO Full-time employees in this position are eligible to accrue vacation days at a rate of 1 day per
month based on tenure with the organization.
• Sick Days -Employees are eligible to receive up to 6 sick days per year.
Compensation: • $85,000 annually
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume demonstrating how they
meet or exceed each qualification/ requirement. Submit your materials via e-mail or mail to: hr@lcdc.net.
If you prefer, you can mail your application materials to us at: Human Resources Lawndale Christian
Development Corporation 3843 W. Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60623.
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and
assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate
against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or
characteristic protected by law.