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SalaryThe Staff Accountant performs accounting tasks of moderate to complex scope to include recording general ledger transactions, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, preparing schedules, and performing monthly accounting closeout functions. The Staff Accountant prepares budget and expense analysis reports, performing various calculations as needed, and reporting needed for compliance.
Typical Duties
- Performs the daily, monthly, and annual accounting, auditing, billing, monitoring expenditures, reimbursement requests, and reporting requirements under assigned grant agreements.
- Prepares journal entries, balance sheets, income statements, and variance analyses.
- Contributes to general ledger maintenance.
- Collaborates and partners with CCH Finance Team, external auditors, and other CCH & County Departments.
- Reconciles accounts and completes monthly close activities; bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks; cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
- Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
- Assists with annual audits by gathering necessary account information and documents.
- Responds to questions and provides requested information to funders, program staff and other finance staff.
- Identifies weaknesses within, contribute to, and ensure the sustainability of improvement of accounting workflows.
- Ensures all expenses are captured and costs figures used to assign grants for billing and reporting before submission to funders.
- Calculates and record personnel and fringe benefit costs.
- Submits reimbursement to departments from existing Grants for any allowable expenses incurred through their Corporate Funds.
- Assists in the preparation of the Corporate Fiscal Year budget and annual Grant budget appropriation. Ensures that all positions are completely captured in the annual CCH budget.
- Assists in the budgetary aspects of the position control for Grants. Coordinates with Human Resources (HR) and Department of Budget and Management Systems (DBMS). Notifies Leadership in advance of any employee(s) that are on Grant programs that are not going to be renewed.
- Assists in the preparation of all regulatory reports and Grant billing as required in the Grant agreements, when necessary.
- Meets and partners with program manager/staff on a regular basis to monitor Grant activities and expenses.
- Ensures the maintenance and integrity of the General Ledger and provides technical direction to subordinate level activities.
- Posts Grant related entries to the General Ledger. Reviews the General Ledger for accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
- Performs daily reconciliation of the General Ledger and the Grants Accounting Subledger. Resolves any reconciling items and recommends any procedure changes to address or mitigate issues in the future.
- Prepares supporting documentation and grant analysis reports to assist Grant program staff to manage the grants effectively, analyze variances and alert grant owners.
- Prepares and reviews comparative reports, in accounting and statistical form, to locate variations, show fluctuation, show development of trends, to assist in effective monitoring, when needed.
- Generates various internal and external regulatory and/or informational reports as required.
- Maintains and disseminates written various accounting policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by CCH Finance Leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or other related field from an accredited college or university with experience with EBS Oracle Financial System, or other similar Financial Systems OR Associates Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or other related field from an accredited college or university with three (3) years of experience with EBS Oracle Financial System, or other similar Financial Systems.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, i.e., Excel such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, MID/RIGHT/LEFT formulas, PivotTables, PowerPoint, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Healthcare Financial Management Associate (HFMA) Certification.
- Current experience with and understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government accounting standards.
- Experience in a hospital or healthcare system.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and government accounting standards.
- Knowledge of EBS Oracle Financial System, or other similar Financial Systems.
- Knowledge and understanding to use Microsoft Office applications Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Takes initiative and applies Critical Thinking skills to complete tasks/projects aligned with department goals.
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
OR
- A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
- Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
- Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
