Staff Accountant

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring various general ledger accounts for Insight Chicago Hospital Medical Center, preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, preparing & updating financial statements/reports, analyzing revenues and expenditures, performing variance analysis, conducting special projects, as assigned. Serves as a resource in dealing with complex accounting problems. Demonstrates Insight’s Mission and core values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare both Microsoft Excel and/or Accounting Software system generated versions of financial statements and reports relating to financial performance.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual and budget and prior year.
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures, including journal entries, monthly financial statements and other reports to be used by management for analyzing financial information in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Conducts detailed balance sheet and reconciliation and analysis of various reports on variances.
• Ensure accounting transactions have the proper classification in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations/audit work papers and resolve outstanding issues.
• Cooky with external auditors in conducting audits by explaining accounting practices and systems. Prepare requested materials and so forth.
• Perform bank account reconciliations for the various bank accounts.
• Serve as a resource person in providing assistance to other accountants and managers both within and outside the Finance Department.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
• Previous experience in Peoplesoft/Oracle Cloud/NetSuite or other Accounting software System (Preferred)
• Experience in accounting/finance setting (Healthcare setting preferred)
• Knowledge of computerized spreadsheets and personal computer skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to conduct and solve complex accounting problems.
• Ability to perform detailed variance review and financial analysis.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and other support staff.
• Manage projects through completion with limited supervision required.
• Strong work ethic required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines