Senior Accountant

TCA Health•Chicago, IL

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial integrity, compliance, and reporting needs of TCA Health. This position plays a key role in month-end close, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial reporting, grant accounting, audit support, and internal controls. As a mission-driven member of the finance team, the Senior Accountant helps ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations in a nonprofit FQHC environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, FQHC, or grant-funded accounting preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and mission-driven service.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal grants, Uniform Guidance, and fund accounting.
Prior work in a community health center, FQHC, or healthcare nonprofit.
Experience supporting audits and nonprofit compliance requirements.
CPA or CPA track preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform monthly account reconciliations, including balance sheet accounts, grants, payroll, benefits, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare internal financial reports, schedules, and analyses for leadership.
Support budget development, budget-to-actual analysis, and forecasting.
Monitor grant-related revenues and expenses to ensure proper accounting and compliance with grant restrictions.
Assist with preparation of financial reports for federal, state, and private grants.
Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests for schedules, documentation, and analyses.
Maintain internal controls and assist with process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency.
Review coding and support proper classification of expenses and revenues.
Assist with payroll-related accounting, benefits reconciliations, and accruals as needed.
Help ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and FQHC-related reporting requirements.
Collaborate with program, operations, and leadership teams to support financial decision-making.
Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.