Manager of Accounting

About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, with locations in Chicago and the Western Suburbs, is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The physicians have received specialized training in orthopedic surgery and subspecialty areas within orthopedic medicine and can diagnose and treat even the most complicated and rare musculoskeletal conditions. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Manager of Accounting to join our growing team. This position will be based at the corporate office located in Westchester, IL., just 5 miles away from Oak Brook, IL. This role will report to the Financial Controller and offers opportunities for professional development aligned with long-term career progression.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All areas of accounting for multiple entities, such as reviewing journal entries for accuracy and preparing complex entries in a timely manner, assisting in month-end close process, reconciling accounts, analysis of financial data, and preparation of internal financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Support the annual financial statement audit process, including the preparation of requested audit schedules and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Final approval of employee expenses and payment processing weekly.
• Oversee fixed asset schedules and modules monthly. This includes tracking fixed asset additions and dispositions to enter in fixed asset module and for capital budget purposes, reconciling fixed asset module to general ledger, and processing depreciation.
• Reconciliation of partner capital balances monthly.
• Provide analytical and operational support to controllers and CFO with projects and assignments, as needed.
• Primary contributor to the transition and implementation of a new accounting system.
• Evaluate and provide suggestions for improving and automating the financial processes.
• Provide recommendations or develop and document existing and new policies and procedures.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA required.
• Experience: 4+ years' audit experience in public accounting, preferably with healthcare industry expertise, or 5+ years' experience in private accounting in the healthcare industry.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and concepts, including revenue, accounts receivable, capital assets, lease accounting, prepaids, and accruals.
• Industry Knowledge: Detailed understanding third-party payor reimbursement or strong desire/willingness to learn third-party reimbursement.
• Software Skills: Intermediate to advanced knowledge with Microsoft Excel. Familiar with Microsoft Great Plains and/or Microsoft Business Central a plus.
• Personal Attributes: Possess a strong attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• 401(k) Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.

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Equal Opportunity Employer.