Senior Accountant

Extended Care; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Extended Care Clinical, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the finance team in Evanston, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have direct long-term care or skilled nursing accounting experience and strong full-cycle accounting skills.

The role involves preparing financial statements and later auditing financials prepared by junior staff, with close deadlines. The Senior Accountant will identify discrepancies, analyze variances, and ensure reconciliations are accurate while

Qualifications

• Direct long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or healthcare accounting experience required.
• 2–3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• GAAP and company policies knowledge and adherence.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review work prepared by junior accounting staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Review balance sheet and income statement accounts and supporting documentation.
• Investigate significant variances and communicate findings to management.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and company policies.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation.
• Work closely with accounting staff and management to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Company

Extended Care Clinical, LLC

Location

Evanston, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

$65,000–$85,000 annually

About The Role

Extended Care Clinical, LLC is a growing skilled nursing management organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Evanston, Illinois.

The ideal candidate has direct long-term care or skilled nursing accounting experience and strong full-cycle accounting skills. This role will initially include preparing financial statements and will then focus heavily on reviewing and auditing financials prepared by junior accounting staff.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for identifying discrepancies, analyzing variances, ensuring accurate reconciliations, and meeting strict monthly reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Review work prepared by junior accounting staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies and unusual transactions.
• Review balance sheet and income statement accounts and supporting documentation.
• Investigate significant variances and communicate findings to management.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and company policies.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation.
• Work closely with accounting staff and management to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Direct long-term care, skilled nursing, senior living, or healthcare accounting experience required.
• Strong full-cycle accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• $65,000–$85,000 annual salary, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid sick, vacation and company holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.