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Cook County Health

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT- FINANCE

Cook County Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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JOB TITLE:

Senior Accountant DEPARTMENT:

Finance LOCATION:

Matteson SHIFT:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules. Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will perform accounting tasks of moderate to high complexity. Duties include recording general ledger transactions, performing complex reconciliations, completing adjusting journal entries, preparing complex schedules, and performing monthly closeout activities. Prepare budget and expense analysis reports and reporting needed for compliance. Interacts and partners with the CCH Finance Team, external auditors, and other CCH & County Departments. Maintains and disseminates written accounting policies and procedures. Provides guidance and oversight to team members. Typical Duties

Perform accounting and related duties for the organization. Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheets, income statements, and variance analyses. Oversee and coordinate general ledger maintenance. Prepare reconciliations of complex accounts and complete other monthly close activities. Verify and review payment of invoices related to accounts payable and ensure charges are to the correct accounts. Provide auditors with assistance; gather and review necessary account information and documents for annual audits. Perform and review daily, monthly, and annual accounting, auditing, billing, monitoring expenditures, reimbursement requests, and reporting requirements under assigned grant agreements. Respond to inquiries and provide requested information to funders, program staff, and other finance staff. Identify weaknesses in accounting workflows and contribute to improvements for sustainability. Review expenses to ensure all costs are captured and allocated to grants for billing and reporting. Review personnel and fringe benefit costs using Time & Effort submissions by Program Leaders. Review support for reimbursements to Departments from existing Grants for allowable expenses. Assist in preparing and reviewing information used in the annual Grant budget and ensure positions are captured in the annual CCH budget. Assist in preparing and reviewing Corporate Fiscal Year budget information. Review budget aspects of Grant position control. Assist in preparing accounting files for review and audit by external or internal auditors. Assist in preparing and reviewing regulatory reports and Grant billing as required in Grant agreements. Meet with program managers/staff to monitor Grant activities and expenses. Maintain the General Ledger integrity and provide technical direction to subordinate activities. Post Grant-related entries to the General Ledger; review ledger accuracy and compliance with procedures. Review daily General Ledger and Grants Accounting Subledger reconciliations; resolve reconciling items and suggest procedure improvements. Prepare and review supporting documentation and grant analyses to assist Grant program staff in management and variance analysis. Prepare and review comparative accounting and statistical reports to identify variations and trends. Generate and review internal and external regulatory and informational reports as required. Perform other duties as assigned by CCH Finance Leadership. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years of accounting experience. Experience with EBS Oracle Financial System or other similar Financial Systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel with SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, MID/RIGHT/LEFT, PivotTables; PowerPoint; Word). Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and government accounting standards. Experience in a hospital or healthcare system. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel with SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, MID/RIGHT/LEFT, PivotTables, PowerPoint, Word). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

Knowledge of GAAP and government accounting standards. Experience with EBS Oracle Financial System or similar systems. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with diverse populations. Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative with critical thinking. Physical and Environmental Demands

This position operates within a healthcare environment. Adherence to hospital and department safety requirements is required, including PPE, hand hygiene, engineering/work practice controls, and other safety precautions as specified by policy. Additional Information

The statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Typical duties are essential job functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Veteran Preference

When applying, preference is given to honorably discharged veterans with at least 6 months of continuous service. To qualify, meet minimum qualifications, identify as a veteran on the application, and attach required veteran documentation (DD 214/DD 215/NGB 22 or valid State ID/Driver’s License). If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference. Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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