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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11875305 By joining our team,
you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Regulatory Accountant will be responsible for federal and
non-federal grant financial management, invoicing, revenue recognition
and management of outstanding grant receivables. Prepares program
analyses and is expected to be knowledgeable about all Federal award
requirements. Proactively identifies opportunities for revenue growth
based on changing regulations.
The Senior Regulatory Accountant will consistently demonstrate support
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core
Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and
showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The Senior Regulatory Accountant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan
AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability,
Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and
Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment
to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Senior Regulatory Accountant will:
Review and approve grant awards for availability of funds, coordinate
communication with the Research Department regarding availability/use of
funds.
Work with Management to present, evaluate, and implement new federal
regulations and GAAP requirements
Work directly with internal and external auditors.
Proactively monitor grant expenses to ensure worktags are being utilized
appropriately and correct where appropriate.
Prepare and maintain ad-hoc financial reports in Workday.
Analyze and follow up on outstanding grant receivable balances ensuring
payments are received timely.
Develop procedures and application of grant and clinical trial revenue
in accordance with ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
Assist with month end and year-end close activities.
Oversee the financial management of federal and non-federal awards,
which includes invoicing, government draw-downs, financial status
reports and tracking of funds.
Assist the Director and Supervisor of Regulatory Accounting with the
annual Single (A-133) Audit, including working with external auditors,
uploading expenditure data and interfacing with various granting
agencies.
Assist in preparation of the annual Medicare / Medicare Cost Reports
Assist in preparation of the organization\'s annual Federal & State tax
returns (990 / 990T etc.).
Prepare quarterly and annual census reports.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of
the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, including cross training with Grant
Analysts.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Supervisor of Regulatory Accounting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
A Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related
field is required. Master\'s degree preferred.
CPA Required.
Minimum of 6 years recent experience working in Accounting or Grant
Accounting.
Current understanding of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and the
Uniform Administrative Requirements for Awards and Subawards to
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-profit
Organizations (45 CFR 7 ).
Experience working with GAAP in a Not-for-Profit health care environment
preferred.
Experience with preparing Hospital Cost reports, 990 tax returns and
other regulatory reports.
A relatively high level of analytical ability to gather, analyze,
reconcile and interpret financial information and prepare a variety of
statements and reports.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business tools and
technology. Advanced working knowledge of Workday ERP, Excel, MS Word,
Power Point and Access preferred.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Self Starter with ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
while managing multiple priorities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; responding to customer
requests in a timely professional manner.
Strong interpersonal skills needed to interpret and explain financial
information to employees and management. Establishes and maintains
strong working relationships with clientele.
Ability to work collaboratively to leverage expertise in other functions
resulting in improved outcomes and efficiencies.
Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous quality
improvement.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme
temperature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classificati