Accountant

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Accountant to join our team! The Accountant provides payroll-related accounting support, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting assistance, and help with monthly close. A successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail.

Pay & Benefits

• Expected Hiring Range: $22-$35/hr
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs - Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

What you'll do:

• Prepare the monthly close for the practice to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure accruals are recorded appropriately each month.
• Work with the Accounting Manager to obtain all necessary financial information and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all Management Services Agreements related to the practice.
• Maintain accurate accounting for the practice, including opening balance sheets and subsequent adjustments.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and maintain valid supporting documentation.
• Review the monthly Reporting Package for accuracy, reasonableness, and completeness.
• Ensure timely submission of Reporting Packages to the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance; respond promptly to inquiries.
• Meet all corporate reporting deadlines.
• Provide various practice-specific reporting as requested by Finance leadership.
• Serve as the Finance point of contact for payroll-related matters between HR, payroll partners, and leadership.
• Review payroll data for accuracy; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor stipend and mileage tracking for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review payroll analysis with Finance leadership and Directors.
• Support special projects, year-end items, and other assigned duties.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process for the practice.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (entry level)

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.
• Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients and the public.