Assistant Director, Accounting
At a glance
Director-level Accounting role at SIH. Remote, United States · full-time · $107,078–$171,329 base.
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What you'll do
- Help the Director run accounting across SIH entities and maintain systems for payroll, payables and purchasing cards
- Check financial reports, tax submissions, journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy, approvals and timely completion
- Investigate income statement variances, explain their operational causes and make corrections when needed
- Support annual budgeting, analyze receivables and contractual accounts, and build accounting applications for business needs
- Guide department procedures, resolve issues for Accounting Managers and coordinate with management and auditors
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
- At least five years of accounting work and three years in a supervisory role
- A CPA credential is preferred, and healthcare accounting experience is an advantage
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced accounting professional ready to support department leadership and supervise others. It is remote for employees in Illinois. Current SIH employees must apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub.
From the employer
Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub.
Position Summary
•The Assistant Director of Accounting is responsible for assisting the Director with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll
and accounts payable. Assists the Director in managing the accounting department for all SIH entities.
Education
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Licenses and Certification
•CPA preffered
Experience and Skills
•Technical Experience: 5 years of accounting experience required
•Supervisory Experience: 3 years required
Healthcare Accounting Experience preferred
Role Specific Responsibilities
o Assists the Director with developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, including payroll, accounts payable and purchasing cards.
o Assists the Director in all aspects of managing the accounting department for all SIH entities.
o Applies strong technical accounting knowledge, assisting with the integrity and accuracy of financial related activity throughout SIH.
o Ensures accurate and timely financial statements and reports are prepared and distributed to management staff.
o Ensures all required tax and other items are filed correctly and timely with the IRS, State government and other governmental agencies.
o Identifies income statement account variances and determines operational explanation or make appropriate corrections.
o Supports the Budget Coordinator and management staff in preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
o Develops Accounting applications to meet specific business needs, including but not limited to, Workday, Symplr, Kodiak and OSV.
o Collaborates with management, auditors, and others to answer questions and articulate variances regarding all aspects of the Accounting Department.
o Provides leadership within the Accounting Department in developing, implementing, and maintaining the operational and procedural aspects of the department.
o Maintains accurate, easy to follow, electronic procedures for each responsibility.
o Reviews balance sheet account reconciliations and validates the relationships which exist with all accounts, including verifications of appropriate documentation and approvals.
o Reviews journal entries and verifies appropriate documentation and approvals.
o Serve as liaison for Accounting Managers, resolving issues that arise, elevating to Director as needed.
o Provides analysis of AR and contractual accounts including balance sheet and income statement reserves, and validates relationships.
o Supports system wide initiatives that impact accounting functions and assist with implementation as required.
o Develops new processes, disciplines and guidelines to ensure standardization of best practices.
o Develops positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries. Strives to work with peers, partners, and others to positively impact business performance.
o Understands business fundamentals and drivers of the financial and operational success of SIH.
o Understands the significant need to provide high quality care and service to SIH’s patients while recognizing the need to meet financial and operational needs.
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
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