Staff Accountant

Addus HomeCare; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Lisle, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, and support audits. The role is hybrid, with in-office Tuesdays at 801 Warrenville Road, Ste. 800, Lisle, IL 60532.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of related experience; Advanced Excel and strong communication skills are essential. CPA preferred. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 2–5 years related experience with strong GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and variance analyses.
• Support internal and external audits and reporting.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Position Summary

The staff accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, assisting management with internal and external audits, preparing financial statements, and supporting the Operational Accounting management team. The staff accountant will have proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.

Location/Schedule: Hybrid - Addus HomeCare 801 Warrenville Road Ste. 800 Lisle, IL 60532 (Tuesdays in office)

Pay: $70,000 to $80,000

Essential Duties:

• Assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements
• Enters Month end close journal entries
• Reviews and analyzes expense accounts to ensure proper coding and make corrections as needed
• Performs monthly income statement variance analyses
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations
• Performs additional accounting duties and ad hoc reporting as required
• Reconciles and research balance sheet variances
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
• Meets all productivity requirements
• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement
• Represents the organization professionally at all times

Position Requirements & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred.
• Staff Accountant 2-5 years related experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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