Accountant Senior
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
16 October 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
13 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We AreIf you want to work for a mission-driven organization thats 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 150000 patients who count on ACCESS as their medical home each SummaryThe 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 Job ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 review and approve complex journal entries account reconciliations and financial analyses to maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial financial results identify trends and variances. Support the development of annual operating budgets forecasts and financial projections including monitoring performance against established and strengthen internal controls ensuring compliance with GAAP regulatory requirements organizational policies and funding source external audits grant audits and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules documentation and responses to audit cash management activities including cash reconciliations banking transactions and monitoring cash flow to support organizational financial with operational and administrative department leaders to ensure the accurate recording of financial activity and provide financial guidance that supports organizational coach and develop junior accounting staff fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement and professional process improvements through technology automation and data analytics to enhance efficiency reporting accuracy internal controls and decision-making other duties as and PreferencesBachelors degree in accounting required; CPA designation strongly five (5) years of progressive accounting experience of three (3) years of supervisory or team leadership experience within healthcare FQHC nonprofit or other highly regulated environments least one (1) year of experience using fully automated general leader and payroll proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office with Great Plains General Ledger and Dayforce/Ceridian Payroll systems with AI-enabled technology tools is preferred. Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment with occasional presence at health 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 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 position required to work at Fulton on occasions
About Company
ACCESS has 33 convenient Chicagoland health center locations offering a full range of quality health care services to meet your family's total health needs.