Accountant

Job Summary

The Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining the hospital's financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and supporting financial reporting and analysis. This position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare finance environment.

What You Will Do

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and payroll.
• Aid in the preparation of financial statements, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and assisting in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and policies, including tax regulations and healthcare financial reporting requirements.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and cost analysis to provide insights for decision-making and performance improvement.
• Absorb financial audits, including coordinating with auditors, providing documentation, and addressing audit findings.
• Maintain records of hospital assets, including depreciation schedules and capital expenditure tracking.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial operations and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Preferred
• Experience: 3 years Accounting or finance experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About the Role

The hourly pay range for this position is $28.47 - $42.71, which is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Qualifications

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

Skills

Strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare finance environment are essential skills for this position.

Benefits

Endeavor Health offers various benefits including career pathways, medical, dental, pet and vision options, tuition reimbursement, free parking, wellness programs, savings plans, health savings account options, retirement options with company match, paid time off and holiday pay, and community involvement opportunities.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $28.47 - $42.71, which is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Schedule

This position works Monday-Friday, 8am – 4:30pm.