Senior Staff Accountant: General Accounting & GAAP Close

Rush; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University System for Health in Chicago, IL seeks an accounting professional to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze financial reports as part of General Accounting & Investments. The role supports monthly closings and collaborates with the broader finance team to ensure GAAP compliance.

Minimum 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience and strong Excel skills are required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3-5 years work experience in accounting/finance
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and enters monthly journal entries during monthly close
• Maintains monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Processes daily interfaces for patient revenue (EPIC) and philanthropy revenue (Advance)
• Downloads monthly financial reports for analysis
• Prepares ad hoc reports as needed
• Answers questions from departments on financial reports with supporting documentation
• Monitors policies and procedures and suggests improvements to accounting processes
• Completes all assignments in a timely manner
• Collaborates with the Accounting and Finance team
• Pursues ongoing education via webinars and workshops

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Epic Systems

Lawson / Infor knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EPIC Systems

Lawson / Infor

Job description

Rush University System for Health in Chicago, IL seeks an accounting professional to prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and analyze financial reports as part of General Accounting & Investments. The role supports monthly closings and collaborates with the broader finance team to ensure GAAP compliance.

Minimum 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience and strong Excel skills are required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Chicago.