La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring: Senior Accountant in Chicago
La Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Overview
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant for the Finance department in Chicago, IL.
La Rabida is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. We seek a compassionate, multidisciplinary collaborative team to partner with for this opportunity.
Job Summary
La Rabida is recruiting a full-time Senior Accountant to join our Finance department in Chicago, IL. The Senior Accountant of hospital Operations will be responsible for preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling accounts, documenting business transactions, and maintaining a sound internal control structure for hospital operations. This role supports internal and external audit activities and acts as a key business partner to the operations they support, providing relevant and timely information related to financial results. The Senior Accountant will partner with other finance team members to support budgeting, financial analysis, and ad hoc report requests.
Essential Senior Accountant Functions
- Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP, internal policies, and monthly closing schedules.
- Completes month-end close responsibilities and prepares timely account analyses, reconciliations, and variance explanations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Delivers monthly financial reports and analysis to senior management, providing insights into performance against budget and actual results.
- Supports internal and external audits through preparation of work papers, reconciliations, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Recommends and implements improvements to accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and use of ERP tools.
- Mentors junior staff, provides backup support for accounts payable and fixed assets, and completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
What we need from you
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Related Work Experience: 5 years of accounting work experience required, preferably in healthcare
- Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of GAAP and financial concepts (revenue, accruals, inventory); skilled in financial analysis and reporting; proficient in Excel and financial systems; ability to clearly communicate complex information while ensuring accurate transaction processing and regulatory compliance.
What you will receive
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off
- Free Parking
- Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria
Compensation Information
Pay Range: $74k-$96k.
Who we are
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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