Senior Staff Accountant

American Osteopathic Association•Chicago, IL

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. the AOA office is located in the Streeterville/Mag Mile area of downtown Chicago, IL. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for managing various accounting functions and processes in accordance with GAAP principles for the month-end close for AOA and affiliates. Under the supervision of the Assistant Controller: Prepares and maintains Journal Entries, schedules and Reconciliations for month-end and year-end processing. Monthly financial reporting and related variance analysis and research for AOA departments and affiliated organizations. Support the preparation of the quarterly reports to the Finance committee and the Board of Trustees. Support the annual audits. Support the IRS tax form 990 filings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Help develop and maintain accounting systems and AOA/affiliates chart of accounts. Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Prepares monthly payroll and benefits JEs and other entries for review by Assistant Controller. Potentially processing bi-weekly payroll. Create and maintain reports utilized for monthly financial reporting to the AOA departments. Reviews monthly internal financial statements with management personnel and research variances as needed. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports to AOA board-level committees. Maintain investment schedules to clearly reflect balances and activities for the month and year to date. Preparation of external audit and tax materials. Assist with the annual budgeting process as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree required; preferably in Accounting
5+ years of GAAP-based accounting experience
Must be a self-starter and be able to function with minimal supervision
Must have a critical mind: able to identify and clearly define issues, appropriate ways of solving problems using data gathered and make recommendations
Must have good technology skills and enjoy learning new technology
Possess excellent quantitative, written and verbal communication skills
Possess time management and organizational skills
Be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Not-for-profit accounting experience a plus
CPA Certification or CPA Candidate preferred
Sage Intacct experience a plus
Microsoft Office suite skills

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains Journal Entries, schedules and Reconciliations for month-end and year-end processing
Monthly financial reporting and related variance analysis and research for AOA departments and affiliated organizations
Support the preparation of the quarterly reports to the Finance committee and the Board of Trustees
Support the annual audits
Support the IRS tax form 990 filings
Help develop and maintain accounting systems and AOA/affiliates chart of accounts
Prepares monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Prepares monthly payroll and benefits JEs and other entries for review by Assistant Controller
Potentially processing bi-weekly payroll
Create and maintain reports utilized for monthly financial reporting to the AOA departments
Reviews monthly internal financial statements with management personnel and research variances as needed
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports to AOA board-level committees
Maintain investment schedules to clearly reflect balances and activities for the month and year to date
Preparation of external audit and tax materials
Assist with the annual budgeting process as needed