Staff Accountant

Summary of position: Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Accounting, the Staff Accountantwill be responsible for supporting AP and AR tasks. This includes working with the General Ledger, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, AP and AR aging schedule, resolving posting discrepancies, month-end closing, and maintenance of weekly/monthly standard reports.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in handling all accounts payable functions ensuring all expenses are properly recorded and paid timely.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Assist in the documentation and records for various Journal Entries.
• Assist in ensuring all revenues, expenses, and balance sheet items are correctly and accurately recorded and result in the accurate and timely presentation of the Company's financial condition according to GAAP and company procedures.
• Provide support for audits by external entities, prepare supporting schedules, gathering information and providing analysis as requested.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and reporting requests for the management team as needed related to the various functions.

Minimum qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience working in an accounting setting.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Experience with FQHC AR/collections, a plus
• Highly organized, self-starter
• Patience to perform daily functions
• Customer service skills
• Good work ethic - team player

Knowledge:

• Experience with general office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Access)
• Experience with MIP or other accounting software, preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,870.05 - $60,488.66 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60659 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60659: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60659