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 t