Sr Accountant Degrees Search Burr Ridge, IL

Staff Accountant $150 M Healthcare Company – Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs (Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

• Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus
• Exceptional benefits: Blue Cross PPO medical, dental & vision with low employee premiums; company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability; FSA for pre-tax medical expenses
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Career growth: Join a high-growth company with a rapidly expanding finance team and strong opportunities for advancement
• Modern workplace: collaborative culture, state-of-the-art systems (including SAGE GL
  ), and a flexible hybrid schedule

• Perform timely and accurate reconciliations for:
  • Bank accounts
  • Accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R)
  • Prepaids and accrued expenses
  • Fixed assets and operating leases
  • Accrued interest and other sub-ledgers
• Prepare and record journal entries including:
  • Cash receipts, A/R, prepaids, and operating leases
  • Interest accruals, depreciation, and deferred financing
  • Miscellaneous billing fees and quarterly entries
• Calculate and record accruals for:
  • Payroll, PTO, training, and bad debt
• Support revenue recognition processes and ensure accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Maintain and account for fixed assets:
  • Ensure accurate tracking and depreciation
  • Update CRM asset records
• Review financial entries and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with onboarding and support for practice partners:
  • Set up management fee structures
  • Manage contracts and process adjustments or billings
• Support financial audits (financial, tax, 401(k)):
  • Prepare schedules and respond to auditor inquiries
• Review and approve employee expense reports for policy compliance
• Identify and resolve accounting issues or discrepancies
• Cross-train on key departmental and cross-functional accounting processes
• Contribute to process improvements and special projects
• Utilize SAGE as the General Ledger system for all financial reporting and reconciliations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (healthcare industry experience a plus)
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle,
  GAAP
  , and revenue recognition principles
• Intermediate Excel skills (SUMIF, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables required)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with SAGE or similar ERP/GL systems is a plus
• CPA or CPA-track is a bonus, not required

• Blue Cross PPO health insurance, dental & vision – low employee premiums
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare expenses
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support and career advancement potential
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture with regular company events