Staff Accountant II

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Accountant II will perform a variety of professional accounting duties such as analyzing and reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, preparing various financial statements, reports and monitoring fixed assets. Collects and prepares financial data, analyzes fiscal accounting and related systems, fiscal presentations for budgets and reimbursement.

The Accountant II will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Accountant II will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Accountant II will:

• Gathers and collects data to prepare monthly financial statements reflecting accrued expenses and prepaid accounts.

• Prepares general ledger journal entries for assigned accounts, ensuring all activity is recorded, corrections are made and adjustments are calculated and posted.

• Reviews all invoices concerning capital equipment expenditures and prepares schedule for year-end reconciliation of fixed assets.

• Analyzes and records investment fund activities on a monthly basis, reconciling bank statements of cash and assets to the general ledger.

• Prepares analysis of accounts, which includes researching records and reports, identifying errors and submitting corrections with analysis and support to director involved.

• Prepares miscellaneous billing invoices including recording charges to the general ledger, assigning invoice numbers, and photocopying and sending out invoices.

• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.

• Prepares monthly closing package. This report involves detailed analysis of general ledger accounts.

• Assists auditors by preparing audit schedules during year-end audit.

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Associate Director, General Accounting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field. Certified Public Accountant certification desired.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with a comprehensive knowledge of general accounting principles and continues developing professional expertise.

• A relatively high level of analytical ability is required to gather, analyze and interpret financial information to prepare a variety of statements and reports.

• Interpersonal skills needed to explain and interpret ledgers and accounts to employees and managers.

• Able to use professional concepts and apply SRAlab practices and procedures to work on problems/issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations requires a review of a variety of factors.

• Able to exercise judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Ability to effectively use personal computer and working knowledge of spreadsheet application to perform data entry and analysis.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

Pay and Benefits*:

 

Pay Range:

$58,650.00 - $98,400.00

 

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

 

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

 

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.