Senior Accountant

Company: La Rabida Children's Hospital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant for the Finance department in Chicago, IL.At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.Job Summary:La Rabida is currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Accountant to join our Finance department in Chicago, IL. The Senior Accountant of hospital Operations will be responsible for preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling accounts, documenting business transactions, and maintaining a sound internal control structure for hospital operations.In addition, this role will be responsible for supporting internal and external audit activities. The Senior Accountant will also be a key business partner to the operations they support, providing relevant and timely information related to financial results. The Senior Accountant is expected to partner with other members of the finance team to support budgeting, financial analysis, and ad hoc report requests.Essential Senior Accountant Functions:

• Prepares journal entries and other source inputs into the general ledger in compliance with internal closing schedules, GAAP, and internal policies. Reconciles general ledger inputs and balances.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities.
• Prepares monthly account analysis and reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure high-quality financial statements; responsible for reconciliation remediation and ongoing transaction quality including explanation of key monthly variances for actual and budget.
• Provides monthly financial reporting and analysis to operational leaders and Sr. management providing clear and concise information on financial performance.
• Support internal, external, and other regulatory audit activities including preparation of the audit work papers, account reconciliation, and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Recommend changes and improvements to monthly close process and accounting processes to increase efficiency accuracy and reliability of financial statement reporting including the expansion and use of our ERP.
• Provides mentorship and support to junior staff to grow and develop.
• Performs special projects and tasks assigned by management to support the growth of the department.
• Function as the backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist for vendor payments and Fixed Assets Accounting.This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Performs other duties as assigned.What we need from you:Education: Bachelor's degree in accountingRelated Work Experience: 5 years of accounting work experience required, preferably in healthcare.Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts including Revenue, Prepaids, Accruals, Inventory, etc. Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements. Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting tools, and use of Excel and other analytical tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and as a team to solve problems, raise issues, and drive continuous improvement. Attention to detail and ability to work accurately under tight deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced computer skills required including knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheet and database programs. Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; able to take complex information and present it clearly and concisely. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Must be able to articulate issues in a precise, substantive manner. Ability to understand the interrelationships between the Finance department systems and other department systems. Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and resourcefulness in the performance of work responsibilities and assignments. Knowledge in the processing of accounting transactions, reports, and reconciliations. Knowledge of financial systems and sub-systems and ability to trace general ledger transactions through to sub-systems to ensure accurate and appropriate system-generated activity. Must function cooperatively as part of the finance team and exhibit flexibility in response to changing demands and priorities. Advanced level MS Office skills include Excel and Word, and Knowledge of Accounting software within an accounting function.Compensation Information:Pay Range: $74k.-$96k.What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• Free Lunch every last Friday of the monthWho we are:La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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