Senior Accountant

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) seeks a Senior Accountant for its Chicago corporate office to maintain accurate financial records, support monthly closes, and ensure compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.

The role collaborates with leadership across departments, prepares journal entries, reconciles balance sheets, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and audits. This is a full-time, on-site position with a values-driven nonprofit mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support grant and restricted-fund accounting and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual financial audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP

General ledger

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing primary and preventive healthcare services to uninsured, underserved, and vulnerable communities throughout northern and central Illinois. Our services include medical, dental, behavioral health, and connections to other social services. We are committed to providing high-quality, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve.

CHP is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the organization’s financial operations. This is a full-time, on-site position based at CHP’s Chicago Corporate Office. The position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, completing reconciliations, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support grant and restricted-fund accounting and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual financial audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records in accordance with CHP policies and applicable record-retention requirements.
• Help strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Ensure financial activities comply with applicable accounting standards, regulations, grant requirements, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments regarding financial information and accounting matters.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or financial management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and organizational information with discretion.
• Previous nonprofit, healthcare, grant accounting, or federally qualified/community health center experience is highly preferred.

What CHP Offers

CHP offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where employees have the opportunity to support an organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare for underserved communities throughout Illinois.

Community Health Partnership of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.