Financial Accounting Specialist

Gardant Management Solutions; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

ESOP

Gym membership

EAP & Maven

401(k) match

Referral program

PTO

PayCom payroll

Job summary

Gardant Management Solutions is seeking an accounting professional in Kankakee, IL to support monthly close processes and maintain GL reconciliations. The role includes bank reconciliations, AP processing, journal entries, and payroll file preparation under GAAP. Strong Excel/Outlook skills and experience with Sage/Intacct are a plus.

The position offers competitive benefits and emphasizes accuracy, communication with senior management, and collaboration with the Financial Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting or related experience.
• Strong computer skills with Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Sage or Intacct and similar software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations on a monthly, bi-weekly or weekly basis.
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and enter journal entries.
• Process Accounts Payable tasks and communicate with vendors and staff.
• Review credit card invoices and perform final reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll-related files and quarterly 941s.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Sage

Intacct

Avid

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kankakee, IL 60901

Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations on a monthly, bi-weekly or weekly basis
• Maintain various general ledger reconciliations and enter journal entries
• Process various Accounts Payable tasks, communicate with vendors and staff training
• Credit Card and invoice review & final reconciliation
• Pull bi-weekly payroll files, update global worksheet, and save quarterly 941s
• Assist with external audit and annual tasks, such as 1099 assist, audit assist, unclaimed property, and partner on annual insurance process with Financial Accounting Manager
• Assist Financial Accounting Manager with monthly financial closes using GAAP and the accrual basis of accounting
• Communicate financial information to various stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors
• Prepare detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related experience.
• Must demonstrate strong computer skills while using a current version of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with Sage, Intacct hosted property management software, Avid and other applications are a plus

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Gym membership & wellness assistance
• EAP & Maven family planning program
• 401(k) employer match biweekly
• Outside-In Employee Referral Program
• Work-life balance | Paid Time Off
• Self-service payroll (PayCom)

Based in Kankakee, IL, Gardant manages a remarkable portfolio of over 80 senior living, assisted living, and memory care communities across five states. With over two decades of industry expertise, we have consistently pursued innovative approaches, guided by our unwavering commitment to the core values of love, compassion, and dignity. Gardant Management Solutions is dedicated to intentionally co-creating a culture of belonging and equity.