Accounting Manager
Humboldt Park Health Careers • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 22, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets, and general ledger activity.
- Review monthly financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness.
- Evaluate financial reporting processes and recommend operational improvements.
- Participate in annual operating and capital budget processes.
- Coordinate general ledger interfaces to ensure proper posting and reporting.
- Lead month-end and year-end close validation.
- Prepare tax filings or required reporting for assigned entities (including franchise and personal property renditions).
- Coordinate and support annual external audits, including preparation of workpapers and auditor requests.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting and annual physical inventory.
- Support capital project accounting and property/equipment tracking throughout the year.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting systems and procedures.
- Provide financial reporting and analysis support to executive leadership.
- Respond to departmental financial inquiries and provide budget-related guidance.
- Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accountants.
- Organize workflow and manage daily priorities across multiple functional areas.
- Select, train, evaluate, and provide ongoing coaching to team members.
- Foster a collaborative, professional, and accountable work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Supervisory experience in an accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Advanced reconciliation experience.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365 applications (PowerPoint included).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working within complex financial systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification (preferred).
- Healthcare accounting experience (5+ years preferred; candidates with some healthcare exposure will be considered).