Healthcare Accountant — Growth & Benefits

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Accountant to support the finance function by preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, and performing financial analysis for the department. The role involves monthly close activities, reconciliations, and collaboration with management on budgets and long-term projections.

You will engage in audits and special projects, contributing to accurate financial reporting and internal controls within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Understanding of advanced accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Accurately adjust account balances on a monthly basis and accurately prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, schedules, commentaries and supplemental material to be used by management.
• Prepare account reconciliations by compiling and analyzing account information, verifying the accuracy of general ledger accounts assigned to him/her.
• Prepare financial reports and work papers to support applicable audits and reviews.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Report to the department manager and support the finance operation of Northwestern Medicine through special projects and analysis.
• Provide support and analysis related to operational budget and long-term financial projections.
• Answer questions from management on account information.
• Provide support for the month end close.
• AA/EOE

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Accountant to support the finance function by preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, and performing financial analysis for the department. The role involves monthly close activities, reconciliations, and collaboration with management on budgets and long-term projections.

You will engage in audits and special projects, contributing to accurate financial reporting and internal controls within a fast-paced healthcare environment.