Manager of Accounting

Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

401(k) Employer Contribution

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is seeking a Manager of Accounting for the corporate office in Westchester, IL. The role reports to the Financial Controller and oversees multiple accounting functions, with opportunities for professional growth within a premier orthopedic group.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 4+ years in public accounting audit or 5+ years in healthcare accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, Excel expertise, and detail-oriented control mindset. Compensation reflects market standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required or strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of audit experience in public accounting or 5+ years in private healthcare accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and related processes (revenue, AR, assets, leases, accruals).
• Excel proficiency and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all areas of accounting for multiple entities, including journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal financial statements.
• Assist in annual budgeting processes and audit preparation.
• Support GAAP-compliant financial reporting and audit schedules.
• Review and approve employee expenses; manage weekly payment processes.
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, and capital budgeting entries.
• Assist CFO and controllers with projects and system implementations.
• Develop and document policies to improve financial processes.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Excel

Audit experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The physicians of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and in subspecialty areas within the field of orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics..

Ready to join?

We are looking for an exceptional Manager of Accounting to join our growing team. This position will be based at the corporate office located in Westchester, IL., just 5 miles away from Oak Brook, IL. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strong attention-to detail candidate who will be responsible for multiple functions within the accounting department. This role will report to the Financial Controller and offers opportunities for professional development aligned with long-term career progression.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• All areas of accounting for multiple entities, such as reviewing journal entries for accuracy and preparing complex entries in a timely manner, assisting in month-end close process, reconciling accounts, analysis of financial data, and preparation of internal financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Support the annual financial statement audit process, including the preparation of requested audit schedules and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Final approval of employee expenses and payment processing weekly.
• Oversee fixed asset schedules and modules monthly. This includes tracking fixed asset additions and dispositions to enter in fixed asset module and for capital budget purposes, reconciling fixed asset module to general ledger, and processing depreciation.
• Reconciliation of partner capital balances monthly.
• Provide analytical and operational support to controllers and CFO with projects and CFO with projects and assignments, as needed.
• Primary contributor to the transition and implementation of a new accounting system.
• Evaluate and provide suggestions for improving and automating the financial processes.
• Provide recommendations or develop and document existing and new policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA required.
• 4+ years’ audit experience in public accounting, preferably with healthcare industry expertise, or 5+ years’ experience in private accounting in the healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and concepts, including revenue, accounts receivable, capital assets, lease accounting, prepaids, and accruals.
• Detailed understanding third-party payor reimbursement or strong desire/willingness to learn third-party reimbursement.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge with Microsoft Excel.
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Familiar with Microsoft Great Plains and/or Microsoft Business Central a plus.

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annualized.

Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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