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Staff Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Christian Community Health Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the entry, analysis and maintenance of the general ledger with focus on accounts payable and disbursements. S/He will work closely with the other Staff Accountants and will report directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

General Accounting

  • Supports the monthly and fiscal year end close.
  • Enters all (Bills/Invoices) related to accounts payables banking transactions.
  • Prepares auditing expense schedules as it relates to audits, federal, state, city, (Uniform Guidance)
    -CFR, program financial audits, and annual audit process.
  • Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information as it relates to program expenses.
  • Works with accounting team to develop and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
  • Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, trends and other matters impacting the effectiveness of the operations.
  • Makes independent decisions on behalf of CCHC that affects the cashflow/stability of the agency.
  • Supports other financial and operational requirements as needed.

Accounts Payable

  • Research, track, and resolve vendor problems.
  • Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies., investigates questionable data.
  • Assist in month end reporting procedures.
  • Maintains all accounting data and records by making copies and filing documents.
  • Enters and records all banking transactions into MIP.
  • Copy and pull source documentation together for federal, state, city, county and other contracts assisting as needed.

General Ledger

  • Prepare and Records Monthly depreciation and amortization schedules.
  • Records Monthly Loan payments and prepares schedules.
  • Records patient revenue from Athena and Next Gen.
  • Records and enters program budgets in MIP.
  • Prepares prepaid schedules.

Deposits

  • Prepare and records all incoming cash and checks for preparation to electronically deposit into banking system.
  • Prepares ALL banking transactions through remote banking scanner.
  • Prepares and Records ALL Program Rental Income and reconciles to general ledger. Works with housing program.
  • Deposit cash and checks received weekly and in a timely manner.
  • Prepares and record all cash receipts for entry into MIP.
  • Carries all currency to bank for depositing.

Audit

  • Prepares all revenue schedules for Annual Audit such as Walgreens and SJA Pharmacy.
  • Prepares Loan schedules, Fixed Assets, Prepaids Schedules, and any Balance Sheet Accounts necessary.
  • Prepares documents as necessary for all audits external and internal.

Minimum Qualifications

  • This position requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance Entry level or/ with 1-3 years' experience in a non-profit environment or applicable related experience.
  • This position requires demonstrated knowledge of general accounting and financial management, grantor regulations related to sponsored programs; business productivity software, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to act as a valued team member within the financial function and across the organization. This includes the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Employee Benefits Offered To Fulltime Staff

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Life Insurance (Provided by the company)
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