Senior Accountant

Midwest Express Clinic is the "Best in the Midwest" when it comes to your helathcare needs. We provide a convenient alternative to an ER visit or doctor's appointment for illness and inuries that are urgent but not emergent. We are one of the fastest growing urgent care chains in the Midwest, with 50+ locations across the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana markets since opening our doors in 2012.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial reporting, general ledger activities, and month-end close processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills and experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and collaboration across departments. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is based in the West Loop office.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Coordinate and lead the month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze revenue cycles, patient billing, collections, and third-party reimbursements
• Collaborate with billing, coding, and clinical departments to ensure accurate financial data
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Provide support for the month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs of the organization as directed.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll review, processing and analysis
• Research and respond to questions and provide account analysis on GL account and financial statements line-item fluctuations.
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist with audits, both internal and external, by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic miscellaneous reports and analysis for senior leaders
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA or working towards CPA certification
• Familiarity with financial reporting and forecasting tools
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Net Suite, or SAP).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, mathematics, process and systems knowledge
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP is required.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 depending upon the candidate’s skills and experience.

Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer our employees a competitive selection of employer sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short term disability plans that meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefit plans including, but not limited to pre‐tax spending accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care, and Commuter), life insurance, critical illness, and even pet insurance.

We offer a company-sponsored 401K plan, with employer match, to help them plan for a financially secure future. We also believe in the importance of work‐life balance, with all full‐time employees eligible for Wellness or Paid Time Off benefits.