Accountant Senior

ACCESS Community Health Network • Chicago, IL

3d • $72,300 - $85,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organization's financial records and reporting. This position manages complex accounting activities, including month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, audit support, cash management, financial analysis, and compliance reporting. The Senior Accountant serves as a key business partner across departments, provides leadership and development to junior accounting staff, strengthens internal controls, and supports financial evaluation of strategic initiatives. This role leverages technology and automation, including AI, to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and data-informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, healthcare regulations, and funding requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• At least one (1) year of experience using fully automated general leader and payroll systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience within healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains General Ledger and Dayforce/Ceridian Payroll systems preferred.
• Experience with AI-enabled technology tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances.
• Support the development of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and financial projections, including monitoring performance against established targets.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and funding source requirements.
• Support external audits, grant audits, and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Support cash management activities, including cash reconciliations, banking transactions, and monitoring cash flow to support organizational financial stability.
• Partner with operational and administrative department leaders to ensure the accurate recording of financial activity and provide financial guidance that supports organizational goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Drive process improvements through technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and decision-making capabilities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior