Location: Hybrid – Park Ridge, IL
About Vitae Health Systems
Founded in 2018, Vitae Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral health, internal medicine, and podiatry services to Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities across 10+ states. We are a fast-growing, mission-driven organization where accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial processes are essential to our success.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across cash management, payables, credit cards, and month-end close. This role is central to ensuring accurate financial records and requires someone who can work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with leaders who have a direct, task-focused communication style and who set clear expectations around accuracy and timeliness.
Key Responsibilities:
Cash Management & Credit Cards
· Monitor, classify, and reconcile daily cash activity across multiple accounts.
· Prepare and distribute daily cash updates to leadership.
· Upload and match bank transactions; retrieve monthly statements; complete bank reconciliations.
· Record and reconcile credit card transactions, resolve discrepancies, and prepare monthly accruals.
Accounts Payable
· Load invoices into AP software for approval workflows.
· Assist with invoice auditing, coding accuracy, and vendor issue resolution.
· Prepare monthly AP reconciliations and support the AP month-end process.
General Ledger & Month-End Close
· Prepare journal entries for fixed assets, prepaids, intangibles, accrued expenses, and intercompany.
· Complete related reconciliations and support month-end close timelines.
· Perform variance analysis and provide explanations to management.
· Support audit requests and documentation as needed.
Success Traits:
· Strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
· Able to communicate clearly when resolving discrepancies or seeking clarification.
· Thrives with structured processes and accuracy-driven work.
· Receptive to feedback and able to adapt quickly.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
· 1–3 years of accounting experience (multi-entity or healthcare preferred).
· Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close procedures.
· Proficiency with Excel and accounting/AP software.
· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
· Comfortable with clear expectations, firm deadlines, and direct communication styles.
· Self-starter with a continuous-improvement mindset.