Senior Accountant

Job overview

The Senior Accountant role is onsite in Chester, IL, with an annual salary of $75,000–$98,000. The position is in the hospital Business Office and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Memorial Hospital describes the role as supporting the financial foundation of a community-focused healthcare organization. As the department’s lead accounting professional, the Senior Accountant maintains reliable financial records and reporting, supports budgeting and reimbursement reporting, and coordinates audits and compliance activities. The work helps hospital leadership assess financial performance, safeguard assets, and plan for the organization’s financial stability.

What you'll do

• Manage monthly and annual financial close processes
• prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• review reconciliations and journal entries
• calculate contractual allowances and accounting estimates
• maintain fixed asset records
• coordinate annual audit schedules and serve as the external auditor liaison
• support reimbursement reporting and budgets
• prepare Board and management reports
• analyze performance and variances
• assist with cash-flow forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning
• prepare statistical reports, grant schedules, and regulatory filings
• improve accounting procedures and controls
• guide accounting staff
• and provide backup for other accounting functions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior accountant

chester il

memorial hospital

full-time

onsite

business office

healthcare accounting

financial reporting

general ledger

budgeting

audit coordination

microsoft excel

$75k-$98k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO accrual of 0.085 hours per hour worked
• 5% retirement contribution with optional match program
• employee wellness health insurance for $20 per month.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or a relevant master’s degree preferred. Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required; healthcare and Critical Access Hospital accounting experience preferred.

About the employer

Memorial Hospital - Chester, IL is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.