Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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 |