Advocate Health Groups and Co

Job Title:	Accountant I
Job ID Number:	25006-60680
Facility:	SUPPORT CENTERS
Department:	GENERAL ACCOUNTING
City:	Downers Grove
State:	Illinois
Hours per pay period:	80 hours
Shift:	Day
Qualifications:	· Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited program. ·Proficient in personal computers and applications (ie.Excel, Microsoft Word or other spreadsheet and word processing software). ·Good analytical skills ·Proficient in the use of a 10 key calculator ·Good communication skills ·Good organization skills Accountants are required to complete all monthly financial close responsibilities by their predetermined due dates. This may require overtime or weekend work which they are to plan for accordingly. Weekend work will be required during the annual audit which includes the month of January February (minimum four) and encompasses inventory testing in October (minimum one) and other interim work in the months of September through December as needed). Travel to operating units may be required but this generally is on a limited basis.
Job Description:	PURPOSE: Establish and maintain accounting and tax records and prepare reports for one or more companies of Advocate Health Care Network (AHCN) to ensure the accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial activity and control over the System's asset and liability accounts. The number of companies and/or facilities assigned depends on the nature and size of their financial activity. ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Accurate and adequately supported journal entries 2. Accurate monthly financial statements and reports issued on a timely basis 3. Thorough analysis and presentation of assigned facilities' profit and loss statement 4. Accurate and adequately supported workpapers and reconciliations of assigned facilities' balance sheet and income statement accounts 5. State and federal tax returns and other government filings 6. Accurate and timely audit schedules for the annual audit. 7. Implementation of accounting procedures. 8. Special projects as assigned CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY:  https://www.advocatehealth.apply2jobs.com