Staff Accountant - General Accounting-27542

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

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a full-time General Accountant to support the monthly close. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and processing interfaces for patient revenue and philanthropy revenue, with strong Excel and Lawson/Infor experience.

Under the direction of the Manager of General Accounting, the position will prepare monthly journal entries, maintain reconciliations, generate reports, and collaborate with departments on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance
• 3–5 years accounting/finance experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
• Lawson / Infor knowledge

Responsibilities

• Prepares and enters various monthly journal entries in conjunction with the monthly closing.
• Maintains and updates monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Process daily interfaces for patient revenue (EPIC) and philanthropy revenue (Advance).
• Downloads various monthly financial reports for analysis.
• Prepares ad hoc reports, as required.
• Responsible for working with departments with questions on financial reports, including pulling invoices, journal entries or other support.
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures.
• Consistently completes all assignments in a timely manner.
• Works closely with members of Accounting and Finance team.
• Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops and networking events.
• General RUSH system

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Lawson / Infor

Job description

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612 Business Unit: Rush University System for Health Department: General Accounting & Investments Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE) Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range

$52,416 - $72,555 per year Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary Under direction of the Manager of General Accounting, this position prepares journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis reports and other projects as needed. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other Information

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years work experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel Preferred Job Qualifications
• Strong problem solving and financial analytical skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
• Lawson / Infor knowledge plus Competencies Physical Demands: Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities Prepares and enters various monthly journal entries in conjunction with the monthly closing.
• Maintains and updates monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Process daily interfaces for patient revenue (EPIC) and philanthropy revenue (Advance).
• Downloads various monthly financial reports for analysis.
• Prepares ad hoc reports, as required.
• Responsible for working with departments with questions on financial reports, including pulling invoices, journal entries or other support.
• Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures.
• Consistently completes all assignments in a timely manner.
• Works closely with members of Accounting and Finance team.
• Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops and networking events.
• General RUSH system

duties

• Preform monthly closing procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliation's, supporting schedules and statistical analysis to ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and ROPH accounting policies and close schedules.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.