Senior Accountant, Grants and Pledges

2 weeks ago

Burr Ridge, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Senior Accountant for the Grants and Pledges department. This position will be a rotational remote position,requiring you to be onsite 1-2 days per week. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Grants and Pledges Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of grants, donations, and pledges received by the organization in accordance with donor restrictions. This role involves recording contributions and expenditures timely, accurately and in compliance with donor restrictions.  This will also provide periodic financial reporting and analysis related to grants and pledges to donors as requested.  In addition, this will role with have responsibility for the completion of the annual audit, audit schedules and support the issuance of the financial statements.  The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of accounting principles and investment strategies. This is a hybrid role and will require some time be spent in the office.

Essential Job Functions

  • Record and track all incoming grants, donations, and pledges in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards and organizational policies in partnership with the University
  • Maintain detailed records of donor information, grant terms, and restrictions associated with contributions
  • Reconcile grant and pledge receivables with general ledger on a regular basis
  • In close partnership with the University, collaborate with development teams, program managers, and other departments to facilitate effective grant management and reporting
  • Support audit activities including preparation of the annual audit work papers, grant and pledge roll-forwards, support preparation of audited financial statements, audited footnotes and all detail related pledge and grant financial reporting
  • Participate in special projects and operating improvement initiatives as requested by leadership
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including tax laws and accounting standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance
  • Minimum of 5-6 years relevant experience
  • Proven experience in Pledge and Grant accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles related to grants and pledges
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting tools, use of excel and other analytical tools
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA or CFA certification
  • Non For Profit accounting experience 

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0FTE) 
  • Shift: Days 
  • Unit/Department: Financial Reporting 
  • Location: Flexible Remote/ Burr Ridge, IL  
  • CBA Code: Non-Union 
Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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