Lead Staff Accountant — Growth & Controls

Filetwigbay; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid learning

Health coverage

Mentorship

Flexible Aurora, IL setup

Job summary

CarePoint Health Systems in Aurora, IL is seeking a Lead Staff Accountant to own the financial close processes and payroll governance. The role offers a salary between $126,000 and $179,000, with opportunities to grow, mentor, and shape the finance roadmap.

The position emphasizes accuracy, proactive risk management, and a hands-on approach to complex accounting needs in a small, client-focused team.

Qualifications

• Clear thinking under pressure in tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail across deliverables.
• Judge when to say no to good ideas at the wrong time.

Responsibilities

• Carry the contract payroll run from gross calc to filed tax deposit.
• Monitor DSO and DPO together, not as isolated numbers.
• Manage fixed-asset schedules, depreciation, and capex tracking.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Watch burn rate and alert management a quarter early.
• Track every finance expense back to a source document.

Education

CIA Certification

Job description

CarePoint Health Systems in Aurora, IL is seeking a Lead Staff Accountant to own the financial close processes and payroll governance. The role offers a salary between $126,000 and $179,000, with opportunities to grow, mentor, and shape the finance roadmap.

The position emphasizes accuracy, proactive risk management, and a hands-on approach to complex accounting needs in a small, client-focused team.