WE ARE INSIGHT:
At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
General Summary:
Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring various general ledger accounts for Insight Chicago Hospital Medical Center, preparing journal entries, bank reconciliations, preparing & updating financial statements/reports, analyzing revenues and expenditures, performing variance analysis, conducting special projects, as assigned. Serves as a resource in dealing with complex accounting problems. Demonstrates Insight’s Mission and core values. (Execution, Loyalty, Innovation, teamwork, Adaptability, Ethics & Integrity, Love and Energy)
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare both Microsoft Excel and/or Accounting Software system generated versions of financial
statements and reports relating to financial performance. Conduct variance analysis between
actual and budget and prior year. Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures, including journal entries, monthly financial
statements and other reports to be used by management for analyzing financial information in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Conducts detailed balance
sheet and reconciliation and analysis of various reports on variances.- Ensure accounting transactions have the proper classification in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. Prepare journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations/audit work papers and resolve
outstanding issues.- Coordinate with external auditors in conducting audits by explaining accounting practices and
systems. Preparing requested materials and so forth. - Perform bank account reconciliations for the various bank accounts
- Ensure PMM inventory supply issues are recorded by cost center/departments
- Serve as a resource person in providing assistance to other accountants and managers both
within and outside the Finance Department. - Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)
- Previous experience in Peoplesoft/Oracle Cloud/NetSuite or other Accounting software System
- Experience in accounting/finance setting (Healthcare setting preferred)
- Knowledge of computerized spreadsheets and personal computer skills..
- Analytical skills necessary to conduct and solve complex accounting problems.
- Ability to perform detailed variance review and financial analysis.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management and other support staff.
- Manage projects through completion with limited supervision required..
- Strong work ethic required.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!