UChicago Medicine · 3 weeks ago
Senior Accountant, Grants and Pledges - Full Time, Days
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$97K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expUChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant for their Grants and Pledges team. The role involves daily and monthly accounting of grant and fund activity, ensuring compliance with GAAP and FASB rules, and supporting audit activities and reporting.
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Responsibilities
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
Prepare and submit periodic grant vouchers in collaboration with and/or on behalf of program managers
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. Support preparation and completion of the annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ("SEFA") audit and the A-133 ("Single Audit")
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance
Minimum of 5-6 years relevant experience
Proven experience in Pledge and Grant accounting and financial reporting for a large organization
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
CPA or CFA certification
Non For Profit accounting experience
Company
UChicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1927, when we cared for our first patients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112.4MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2019-04-10Grant· $9M
2018-10-14Grant· $3.4M
2017-05-24Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Ivan Samstein
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Chicago Medicine
Jason Keeler
Executive Vice President and COO
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