Senior Staff Accountant - Chicago, IL

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth. Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. At Gateway Foundation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are principles that we embrace in every community we serve. Additionally, enjoy access to wellness programs, including weekly yoga sessions and chair massages. Join Gateway Foundation today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

The Senior Staff Accountant is Responsible for:

Accomplishing complex and involved accounting functions, typically encompassing multiple organizational components, such as conducting monthly closings on all books, and preparing comprehensive financial reports required by governmental agencies. Performs related accounting duties such as reviewing and analyzing financial statements for assigned accounts, reconciling transactions and accounts, compiling and analyzing financial information, and preparing and inputting journal and general ledger entries. Prepares detailed and comprehensive financial statements and reports for review and use by top executives in evaluating overall financial results. Serves as professional resource to accounting staff by identifying and resolving accounting errors, providing training and approving specific accounting functions.

• Scheduling tasks and assignments to be accomplished by self and others, and other departments, in order to meet strict standards and deadlines for assigned responsibilities.
• Monitoring and evaluating accounting and information systems impacting assigned areas, and recommending appropriate improvements.
• Reconciling discrepancies and providing training; and completing more complex accounting procedures such as depreciation and prepaid assets. May review and approve work papers and journal entries prepared by staff, provide training; and advise of changes or additional analyses required to ensure compliance with department standards and accepted accounting principles.
• Performs related accounting duties such as reviewing and analyzing financial statements for assigned accounts, reconciling transactions and accounts, compiling and analyzing financial information, and preparing and inputting journal and general ledger entries.
• Works on various special projects or assignments, as an individual or team member, such as conducting audit preparations, coordinating accounting changes with information systems staff, evaluating accounting systems and developing procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accepted accounting principles, and so forth.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, theories and systems; and ability to analyze and balance accounts, maintain ledgers and journals, and prepare related statements and reports; at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field. 5 years of direct accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting, and Gateway systems and procedures, in order to assume responsibility for assigned comprehensive accounting functions, and to serve as a professional resource to others in identifying and correcting accounting errors; at a level normally acquired through three to five years progressively more responsible, related experience.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with various personnel in the collection and analyses of financial data.
• Advanced analytical abilities and high level of attention to detail necessary to collect, analyze, verify and make appropriate changes to accounting records; and perform involved and comprehensive analyses to prepare financial statements and reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate with others in order to gather and exchange information, respond to telephone inquiries.
• Ability to continually proofread, and check and verify data and calculations of detailed statements and account records from printed form and computer monitor display. Use a keyboard and video display terminal to enter, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a continual basis.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Flexibility and time off:

• 18 paid time off days per year - accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.