• Chicago, IL
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

    Who We Are

    If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that's impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the perfect place for you. As a nationally recognized leader in community health, we continue to innovate and improve our integrated care model to address the total health and wellness of our patients. Our dedicated staff is committed to advancing health equity and making a long-term impact on the health outcomes of the more than 150,000 patients who count on ACCESS as their medical home each year.

    Position Summary

    The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organizations financial records and reporting. This position manages complex accounting activities, including month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, audit support, cash management, financial analysis, and compliance reporting. The Senior Accountant serves as a key business partner across departments, provides leadership and development to junior accounting staff, strengthens internal controls, and supports financial evaluation of strategic initiatives. This role leverages technology and automation, including AI, to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and data-informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, healthcare regulations, and funding requirements.

    Core Job Responsibilities

    • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
    • Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting.
    • Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances.
    • Support the development of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and financial projections, including monitoring performance against established targets.
    • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and funding source requirements.
    • Support external audits, grant audits, and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
    • Support cash management activities, including cash reconciliations, banking transactions, and monitoring cash flow to support organizational financial stability.
    • Partner with operational and administrative department leaders to ensure the accurate recording of financial activity and provide financial guidance that supports organizational goals.
    • Supervise, coach, and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
    • Drive process improvements through technology, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and decision-making capabilities.
    • Performing other duties as assigned.

    Requirements and Preferences

    • Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
    • Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience required.
    • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or team leadership experience required.
    • Experience within healthcare, FQHC, nonprofit, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
    • At least one (1) year of experience using fully automated general leader and payroll systems.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Experience with Great Plains General Ledger and Dayforce/Ceridian Payroll systems preferred.
    • Experience with AI-enabled technology tools is preferred.

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

    • Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with occasional presence at health centers.
    • Local travel between sites and community events is required.
    • For remote or hybrid work arrangements, employees must maintain a suitable and secure workspace, reliable internet connectivity, and appropriate dependent care arrangements.
    • Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours), stand for up to 2 hours, and regularly use standard office equipment, including a computer, laptop, telephone, copier, scanner, and fax.
    • Hybrid position required to work at Fulton on occasions

    ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.

    The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
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    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
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    • Budget Managementunmatched
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    • Coachingunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
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    • Grant Auditunmatched
    • Great Plains Product Familyunmatched
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    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
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    • Strategic Analysisunmatched
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    • Time Managementunmatched
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    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Vaccinationunmatched

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