Senior Accountant

Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications)

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

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. 
• Maintain monthly bank reconciliations. 

Qualifications:

• 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. 
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you are a highly motivated Senior Accountant with a passion for accuracy and detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment.

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:

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 | 

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. 
• A minimum of five (5) years or more experience in accounting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles, including internal control, cost accounting and taxes. 
• Knowledge of computer information systems and spreadsheets to present financial information. 
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• 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. 
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred. 
• 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.