Staff Accountant
- Full Time
- Rockford, IL

Website NILHospice Northern Illinois Hospice
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Working under the direction of the Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for a range of financial duties and practices. Assists with accounts payable, general ledger entries, budgets, preparation of financial statements, internal and external auditing functions, billing, claims follow-up and foundation accounting.
- Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.
- Perform the processing of functional and benefit expenses allocations, monthly accruals, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries.
- Responsible for processing and recording of accounts payable transactions ensuring that all invoices and reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Northern Illinois Hospice’s Finance policies and procedures.
- Manages the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue/receivables and work closely.
- Works with the Development Department to ensure that revenue and receivables are reconciled at any given time.
- Prepares and analyzes the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department.
Education and Experience:
- Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Minimum 2 years experience in accounting, non-profit a plus
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to thrive in a critical thinking, fast paced environment