Hospital Accountant - Full Time

Community First Medical Center - Chicago, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Accountant will play a crucial role in the financial operations of Community First Medical Center by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and monitoring financial data. This position involves analyzing financial discrepancies, maintaining records, and providing financial information to management to support decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Analyzes and reconciles Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assists with Audit and any special projects.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information and preparing reports.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Assists A/P when needed.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strongly prefer 1+ years of hospital accounting experience
• Excel expertise and reporting skills
• Able to communicate effectively using written and verbal English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of SFAS rules and guidelines

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance