Accounting Manager

Description: This is a direct hire role at a company in the Downers Grove area. The position requires 1 day a week on-site (Tuesday), with the remainder of the work week WFH. The Accounting Manager role will have 2 direct reports (staff accountants).

Responsibilities:

Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements and managerial financial analysis reporting requirements

Oversee and manage the monthly close procedures

Analyze Agency revenues, cost of sales and administrative expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis

Drive the preparation of the monthly account reconciliations

Support the analysis of Agency financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances

Implement the proper documentation and monitoring of internal controls in accordance with SOX 404

Train and mentor junior accounting staff

Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other forecasts

Support agency budgets and forecasts

Support the management team and department heads with in-depth financial analysis as requested by management, specifically acquisition analysis, site/payor profitability analysis, and feasibility studies

Direct the timely and accurate information during the request for proposal (RFP) processes; specifically, internal gross margin analyses and external budgets and other financial information needed to complete the RFP process

Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency

Follow all MCO, Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements

Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures, and standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university

Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant licensure is preferred

Minimum of three to five years accounting/finance experience; 1 to 2 years experience having direct reports

Healthcare experience in homecare or related services business of healthcare insurance industry desired

Experience in a high-volume, low margin business operating in a regulated environment preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; including advanced knowledge in Excel with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF and IFERROR functions

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.