Accountant

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Accountant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Accountant is responsible for accounting and financial analysis activities for the department served. The accountant supports the finance function of Northwestern Medicine by preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, researching transactions, and special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately adjust account balances on a monthly basis and accurately prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, schedules, commentaries and supplemental material to be used by management.
• Prepare account reconciliations by compiling and analyzing account information, verifying the accuracy of general ledger accounts assigned to him/her.
• Prepare financial reports and work papers to support applicable audits and reviews.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Report to the department manager and support the finance operation of Northwestern Medicine through special projects and analysis.
• Provide support and analysis related to operational budget and long-term financial projections.
• Answer questions from management on account information.
• Provide support for the month end close.
• AA/EOE

Required:

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Understanding of advanced accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

Preferred:

• CPA or CHFP certification.
• Experience in a healthcare or related setting.
• Experience in accounting/finance.
• Experience working with PeopleSoft General Ledger.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.