Assistant Director, Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist the Director in the development, implementation, and oversight of accounting systems, which encompass payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing cards.

• Aid in the management of the accounting department across all SIH entities.

• Uphold the integrity and precision of financial-related activities throughout SIH.

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of financial statements and reports.

• Guarantee that required tax and other filings are completed accurately and punctually.

• Identify variances in income statement accounts and provide explanations or corrections.

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.

• Create accounting applications tailored to meet business requirements.

• Collaborate with management, auditors, and others regarding accounting inquiries and discrepancies.

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental operations and procedures.

• Maintain precise electronic procedures.

• Review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries to ensure proper documentation and approvals.

• Act as a liaison for Accounting Managers, addressing issues and escalating to the Director as necessary.

• Analyze accounts receivable and contractual accounts, including reserves.

• Support system-wide initiatives that impact accounting functions.

• Establish processes, disciplines, and guidelines to standardize best practices.

• Foster cooperative relationships across functional boundaries.

• Balance SIH’s objectives in patient care with financial and operational requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience is required.

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience is necessary.

• CPA certification is preferred.

• Experience in healthcare accounting is preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles is essential.

• Familiarity with accounting systems and applications, including Workday, Symplr, Kodiak, and OSV, is required.

• Ability to prepare and review financial statements, reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations is essential.

• Knowledge of tax filing requirements with the IRS, state government, and other governmental bodies is necessary.

• Capability to support budgeting and monitor annual budgets is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits plan information is provided through the employer’s Benefits Guide/Plan Information link.