Sr. Accountant I

Unite Here Health

  • Aurora, IL
  • $72,600-90,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
Looking for a way to influence the health and healthcare of many?If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our mission-driven organization is focused on the “Triple Aim” - Better Health, Better Healthcare and Lower Costs to individuals and their families who participate in our health plans.UNITE HERE HEALTH serves 190,000+ workers and their families in the hospitality and gaming industry nationwide. Our desire to be innovative and progressive drives us to develop impactful programs and benefits designed to engage our participants in managing their own health and healthcare. Our vision is exciting and challenging. Please read on to learn more about this great opportunity!Key Attributes:
  • Integrity – Must be trustworthy and principled when faced with complex situations.
  • Ability to build positive work relationships – Mutual trust and respect will be essential to the collaborative relationships required.
  • Communication – Ability to generate concise, compelling, objective and data-driven reports.
  • Teamwork – Working well with others is required in the Fund’s collaborative environment.
  • Diversity – Must be capable of working in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Continuous Learning – Must be open to learning and skill development. As the Fund’s needs evolve, must be proactive about developing new areas of expertise.
  • Lives our values – Must be a role model for the Fund’s BETTER Culture and Mission (Better, Engage, Teamwork, Trust, Empower, Respect)
The purpose of this position is to complete the financial close process by facilitating the month end general ledger close including journal entry preparation, appropriate account reconciliations and analysis, financial statement preparation and consolidation, as well as regulatory filings.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
  • Subject matter expert on cash/contribution reconciliation of C&E Receivables system vs Finance system
  • Conducts review of the work of accounting staff on day-to-day accounting activities
  • Records, classifies, and posts details of business transactions in accordance with accounting policies and procedures
  • Responsible for reviewing and/or preparing assigned journal entries for month-end close
  • Prepares and/or reviews significant account reconciliations and analysis, including balance sheet and income statement schedules, and evaluates transactions recorded for conformance to generally accepted accounting principles, identifies, and remediates reconciling items
  • Monitors and follows up on assigned departmental tasks for the month-end close
  • Reconciles the Fund’s monthly investment activity
  • Reviews daily cash reconciliation and annual contribution receivable prepared by Finance Data Analyst
  • Performs lease and rent analysis
  • Reviews electronic payments (wires, ACHs)
  • Reimburses members via credit card system
  • Assists with annual audit preparations for the fiscal year-end and analyzes year-over-year changes
  • Primary administrator of fixed asset & monthly close finance systems
  • Responsible for property and general liability insurance applications
  • Idenitifies areas of process improvement within Finance that contribute to efficient and effective workflows and work with finance staff to design and implement
  • Supports Senior Accountant II for the following:
Consolidated daily cash reportingCommunications/Documents Investment actionsBudget preparation and analysisPrepares various state filings
  • Ad-hoc requests from other senior staff
  • Set goals and achieve measurable results
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSYears of Experience and Knowledge
  • 5 ~ 7 years of direct experience minimum
  • Experience with general Ledger, posting journal entries, preparation of financial statements & analysis, accounts payable, financial report writing, allocations, cost center analysis, and other accounting functions
  • Prior Accounting software experience, (i.e., Sage Intacct (general ledger, Adaptive (Budget), Yooz (Automated AP workflow), Concur (Expense Reimbursement) or equivalent preferred
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Education, Licenses, and Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field or equivalent work experience required
Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced level Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  • Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills
  • Proficient computer skills required -- spreadsheet, database, word processing, and accounting software (Sage Intacct for general ledger and Adaptive for budgets) preferred
  • Research, analyze, and interpret financial data with attention to detail
  • Ability to:
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Be detail oriented and work well within a team environment
  • Problem solves, multi-task, and identify process improvements
  • Manage competing deadlines and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation
Salary range for this position: Salary $72,600 - $90,800. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to: relevant experience, qualifications, expertise, certifications, licenses, education or equivalent work experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.Work Schedule (may vary to meet business needs): Monday~Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week) with potential for hybrid work-from-home arrangement.We reward great work with great benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, 401(k), Pension, Short- & Long-term Disability, Life, AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care), Commuter Transit, Tuition Assistance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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