Onsite Senior Staff Accountant – Payroll & Audits (Chicago)

Friend Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Friend Health is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance team in daily financial activities. You will handle reconciliations, payroll support, and financial reporting to ensure GAAP compliance and accuracy.

Key duties include month‑end close, audits, budget assistance, AP/AR processing support, and collaboration with HR and payroll. A BS in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years as a Staff Accountant are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience preferred.
• 2+ years as a Staff Accountant required.
• Experience supporting payroll processing, payroll reconciliations or payroll accounting required.
• Insurance billing experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Macros are a plus.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles balances of assigned accounts monthly in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with audits and provide schedules/documentation.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Manage AP inbox and forward invoices to AP Associate.
• Back up AP/AR processing; support billing team with corrections and reporting.
• Reconcile cash accounts and maintain uncleared checks records.
• Handle Rep Payee process and recipient card monitoring.
• Maintain unclaimed property schedule and deposits reconciliation.
• Assist payroll processing and ensure data accuracy before submission.
• Audit payroll timecards and related documentation for approvals.
• Reconcile payroll-GL accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Post journal entries for credit card activity.
• Manage employee reimbursements and CME expenses in AP system.
• Support month-end and year-end closes; prepare financial statements.

Skills

Reconciliations

Payroll processing

GAAP

Financial reporting

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

Payroll software

Job description

Friend Health is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance team in daily financial activities. You will handle reconciliations, payroll support, and financial reporting to ensure GAAP compliance and accuracy.

Key duties include month‑end close, audits, budget assistance, AP/AR processing support, and collaboration with HR and payroll. A BS in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years as a Staff Accountant are required.