Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Senior Accountant

Chicago Family Health Center · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with our Corporate Controller to manage and maintain our accounting management information. This includes developing manual/automated accounting applications, participating in month-end close activities, and reconciling various general ledger and liability account balances to ensure their accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in month-end close activities, including preparation of monthly/standard journal entries, review of allocations and estimates, and correction of errors.
  • Assists in the preparation of monthly internal financial statements and related reports.
  • Participates in maintaining federal ledger, including preparing financial schedules and writing journal entries for such items as interest income, prepaid insurance.
  • Maintains chart of accounts.
  • Maintains amortization schedules for mortgages, etc.
  • Assists independent auditors with year-end audits and assists in verifying accuracy of reports.
  • Prepares required audit work and reports.
  • Maintains monthly bank reconciliations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years or more experience in accounting.
  • Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles, including internal control, cost accounting and taxes.
  • Knowledge of computer information systems and spreadsheets to present financial information.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP.
  • Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.

Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication and business acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
  • Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
  • Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
  • Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
  • Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Benefits

  • BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans
  • BCBS Dental
  • VSP Vision
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
  • 12 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off
  • 8 sick days

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