Staff Accountant

Skyway Behavioral Health•Skokie / Downers Grove / Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

Skyway Behavioral Health is a behavioral health center offering immersive, evidence-based treatment focused on the underlying biological, behavioral, psychosocial, developmental, systemic, and familial causes of psychiatric disorders and traumatic stress. The organization emphasizes recovery, patient skill-building, and a supportive culture among its team. The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with the Finance and Medical Billing teams. The role supports general ledger accounting, financial reporting, close processes, audits, tax-related work, accounts payable, expense reporting, and internal operational reporting. The position requires accuracy, sound accounting knowledge, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines while supporting the organization’s mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
1–3 years of accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulations.
Experience with general ledger systems and common accounting software.
High attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
Solid communication and collaboration skills for working with finance leadership, other departments, external auditors, and vendors.
Ability to work independently as needed, recognize when support is needed, and ask for help.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond confidently during challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software and Lightning Step or similar EHR software.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with behavioral health and medical reimbursement systems.
Experience with commercial insurance reimbursement revenue streams.
Ability to interface with the medical billing department.
Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Problem-solving orientation and eagerness to identify process gaps and implement practical solutions.
Ability to learn and leverage technologies to improve efficiency, automation, and accuracy.
Embodies Skyway values: embraces the whole person; commits to innovative research-based programs; believes the organization is better together; celebrates expressions of diversity; believes in service and supporting communities; and views leadership as a privilege to elevate others.

Responsibilities

Work with the general ledger, including posting journal entries and reconciling key accounts such as cash, receivables, inventory, payables, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
Help prepare or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, including variance analysis against budgets or forecasts.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are met and results are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations, and maintaining strong internal controls.
Assist with tax-related work, including sales and use tax, income tax support schedules, or coordination with external tax advisors.
Manage accounts payable and expense reporting.
Prepare, create, and maintain internal operational reports.
Maintain completion of competencies associated with the role and in accordance with Skyway Behavioral Health policies and subsequent Joint Commission standards.
Perform other job duties and projects as assigned.