Accountant - Property Accounting
Northwestern Medicine
Summary
The Accountant - Property Accounting reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Job description
The Accountant is responsible for accounting and financial analysis activities for the department served. The accountant supports the finance function of Northwestern Medicine by preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, researching transactions, and special projects.
Responsibilities
- Accurately adjust account balances on a monthly basis and accurately prepare journal entries.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, schedules, commentaries and supplemental material to be used by management.
- Prepare account reconciliations by compiling and analyzing account information, verifying the accuracy of general ledger accounts assigned to him/her.
- Prepare financial reports and work papers to support applicable audits and reviews.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Report to the department manager and support the finance operation of Northwestern Medicine through special projects and analysis.
- Provide support and analysis related to operational budget and long-term financial projections.
- Answer questions from management on account information.
- Provide support for the month end close.
Qualifications
Required:
- Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail.
- Understanding of advanced accounting concepts.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
Preferred:
- CPA or CHFP certification.
- Experience in a healthcare or related setting.
- Experience in accounting/finance.
- Experience working with PeopleSoft General Ledger.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or related field
- Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail
- Understanding of advanced accounting concepts
- Knowledge of Microsoft office suite
- CPA or CHFP certification (preferred)
- Experience in a healthcare or related setting (preferred)
- Experience in accounting/finance (preferred)
- Experience working with PeopleSoft General Ledger (preferred)
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
Company overview
Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system and the healthcare network of Northwestern University, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2009 through the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the system represents a strategic partnership to transform healthcare delivery. As an academic medical center, Northwestern Medicine encompasses comprehensive research, medical education, and patient care activities across its extensive network. The system operates 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, anchored by its flagship Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With over 33,000 employees and more than 4,400 aligned physicians, the organization provides advanced medical care across nearly every specialty. Northwestern Medicine is nationally recognized for its excellence in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and women's health services. The system maintains strong affiliations with the Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, fostering an environment of continuous innovation and scientific discovery. Five of its hospitals are ranked among "America's Best" by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its commitment to superior quality, patient safety, and academic excellence in healthcare delivery.