Staff Accountant

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL WOMEN’S ALLIANCE; Lyons (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL WOMEN’S ALLIANCE in Lyons, IL is seeking a staff accountant to maintain the general ledger and patient-revenue accounts, perform monthly and year-end closes, and prepare financial statements.

You will analyze financial data, develop budgets, manage payroll, AP/AR, and support audits. Strong Excel and QuickBooks experience is required, with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 12 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 12 months of accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar software, Excel, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Familiarity with payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and patient-revenue accounts, ensuring accurate classification of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports and analyze financial data to support business operations.
• Develop budgets and cash-flow forecasts and monitor performance against projections.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor payments and billing reconciliation.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support audits and tax preparation by compiling financial documentation and responding to information requests.
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Skills

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Payroll processing

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and patient-revenue accounts, ensuring accurate classification of financial transactions.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports and analyze financial data to support business operations.
• Develop budgets and cash‑flow forecasts and monitor performance against projections.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including vendor payments and billing reconciliation.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support audits and tax preparation by compiling financial documentation and responding to information requests.
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, plus 12 months of experience in accounting or a closely related occupation. Must have experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar, Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and payroll/accounts payable/accounts receivable functions.