Staff Accountant

TCA Health • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TCA Health is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Staff Accountant to join its Finance team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, grant accounting, and audit preparation. It is suited to an accountant with a solid foundation who is ready to grow in a mission-driven setting. The position is full-time and onsite in Chicago, Illinois, and reports to the CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, including general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion with confidential financial and organizational information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or FQHC setting.
• Experience with grant accounting, restricted funding, fund accounting, or Uniform Guidance.
• Experience supporting financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate, timely journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform monthly account and balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll, benefits, prepaid, and accrual accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Review transactions to ensure accurate classification of revenues and expenses.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, budget-to-actual reporting, and analysis.
• Support accounting and reporting for federal, state, and private grants and restricted funding.
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and internal controls in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting requirements.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in partnership with Finance and other departments.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after one year of employment.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• 15 days of PTO.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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