Senior Accountant

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
On-site

Position Highlights:

  • Position: Senior Accountant
  • Location: 3040 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights, IL
  • Full Time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am- 4:30pm
  • Hybrid schedule: onsite Tues, Weds, Thurs (WFH Mon/ Fri)

Job Summary:

Responsible for general accounting duties related to Research grants (Federal, Fed Sub, Industry, Private Foundations and internally funded), Gifts (Special Purpose and Designated Funds), Foundations, and other Endeavor Health entities assigned. The position assists in the month-end close, completes account reconciliations, and prepares monthly and quarterly reports, including financial statements. The position also provides variance analysis and commentary to senior management.  The position will support operations including Research, Foundation and Hospitals. The position will prepare appropriate documentation for internal and external audits. Also, assist in Quarterly Financial Reporting and coordination of annual external PBC Audit.

What you will do:

General Accounting Responsibilities:

  • Perform all month-end accounting entries for Research, Grants, Foundation and other entities assigned.
  • Monitor grant expenditures and maintain records of use of funds.
  • Review and submit NIH Federal direct sponsor reimbursement requests and review federal and sub recipient expenditures.
  • Ensure compliance with grants and foundation guidelines, regulations and reporting requirements, and terms and conditions of awards.
  • Work closely with grant managers to monitor F&A (allowable costs) and Fringe Benefits rate agreement are being followed.
  • Assist in the grant Uniform Guidance audit and Federal Clearing House and GATA (ILL Grant Accountability and Transparency Act) filings.
  • Assist the Sr Manager of Accounting in accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for assigned entities and GL categories within Endeavor Health
  • Prepare account reconciliations for GL accounts assigned.
  • Prepare financial statements for Endeavor Research Institute, Special Purpose, Foundation and other entities assigned
  • Assists on preparation of FSR and or other regulatory reports, year-end Audit, A133 Audit and other Special program grant.
  • Assists in the Endeavor Health Quarterly Financial Reporting submission including Statement of Operations, Balance sheet, Statement of Changes in Cash, Statement of Changes in Net Assets, and other schedules within strict reporting deadlines
  • Analyzes and explains significant budget variances for the assigned entities for both the current period and year-to-date activity. This involves detailed research of variances and can include written and verbal correspondence to understand the underlying variances.
  • Serves as a resource for other accounting staff members and Endeavor Health department heads; responds to questions related to general accounting of assigned entities.
  • Assist with annual audit preparations. Prepares year-end audit schedules for Endeavor Health and other affiliates as assigned by the prescribed deadlines
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • Certification: CPA or MBA strongly preferred
  • Experience: minimum 5-10 years' experience in accounting/finance field
  • Unique or Preferred Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of grant accounting principle, including Uniform Guidance and other relevant regulations.
  • Have a comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
  • Possess strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills
  • Extensive experience with an ERP, Workday preferred
  • Workday Grant work stream Experience is a PLUS
  • Proficiency with Excel and/or other spreadsheet and database applications is required.

Benefits:

  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan 
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  
 
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
 
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 
 
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
 
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. 
 
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