Senior Accountant

Emergency Nurses • Schaumburg, IL

17d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in shaping the future of emergency nursing! We are dedicated to our mission of advancing excellence and innovation through research, education, resources, advocacy, and collaboration. Our vision is a world where every emergency nurse is empowered and supported to deliver the highest quality patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference, growing professionally, and being part of a dynamic, supportive team, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey of care and progress.

ENA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule that allows employees the opportunity to work from the office two days a week and at home three days a week. We are headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the monthly financial close, day-to-day accounting, maintaining financial reports, tax compliance, audit preparation, and assistance with forecasts and annual budget preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, or business with an emphasis in accounting
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in accounting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Accounting Software experience

Nice To Haves

• CPA
• Project management experience
• Association experience
• Great Plaines, Adaptive and Concur knowledge

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process for ENA and ENA Foundation (ENAF) which includes monthly accounting entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Also includes working with budget owners investigating variances/trends and communicating to management the findings.
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations for ENA and ENAF. Works closely with the clerical staff to resolve any financial transaction discrepancies between AMS and Great Plaines Microsoft Dynamics accounting system.
• Records bi-weekly payroll, reconciles benefit related accounts and works with Human Resources for resolutions to payroll issues. Performs review and approval of payroll in Accounting Manager’s absence.
• Participates in the annual audit process which includes maintaining audit schedules either monthly, quarterly or annually and preparation of PBC schedules as required by the audit firm.
• Participates in the preparation of annual filings with the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies to include 5500 audits, Federal 990, State 990, and Sales Tax Return, reconciling 941 to the accounting system quarterly.
• Assists in the annual budget and ongoing projection processes. This includes supporting staff with the processes, reviewing draft budgets and projections with budget owners, identifying variances and significant fluctuations, and preparing materials for management.
• Maintains the general ledger codes across multiple systems ensuring the data integrity of financial information. This includes setting up new accounts in the chart of accounts and updating financial reports, as necessary. Train staff on the chart of accounts for ENA and ENAF and assist in expense coding.
• Performs a premium workers compensation audit to ensure insurance premiums are accurate, under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Displays a high level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on the organization. Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership.
• Contributes to the workplace culture that is consistent with the association’s culture statement and emphasizes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Displays an elevated level of accountability, taking responsibility for individual actions and the impact on the organization. Views oneself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• ENA offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that pairs compensation and benefits with meaningful work in a collaborative, engaging, and flexible work environment.
• Total rewards include a competitive salary, generous paid time off, quality health insurance at reasonable cost, professional development opportunities, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Additional benefits include dental/vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees