Staff Accountant

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.

Location: Gateway Foundation Central Office - 500 West Monroe, Chicago, IL 60680

The Staff Accountant is responsible for:

• Reviews and analyzes financial statements for assigned operating units, or assigned accounts or recurring entries.  Performs calculations and verifications of accounting information, prepares journal entries, and makes general ledger corrections.
• Reconciles various transactions and accounts such as prepaid accounts, liability accounts, bank statements, fixed asset purchase, corrections to accounts receivable or accounts payable, and so forth.
• Closes accounting period for assigned operating units and accounts by ensuring all account activity is recorded and corrections are made, verifying and completing adjustments as needed, and preparing closing entries and instructions.
• Provides accounting expertise and financial administration advice to assigned operating units in interpreting and analyzing financial statements, , and making corrections and adjustments to revenues and expenses.  Prepares various financial analyses and summary reports for assigned operating units as requested.
• Compiles data from various source documents, and performs calculations and spreadsheet analyses to complete various recurring and special reports related to financial status of individual units, budgets, expenses, , balance sheet summaries, and so forth.
• Analyzes and interprets contracts and funding source requirements for accounting or financial reporting compliance, prepares required account and records, and completes necessary reports.
• Works on various special projects and assignments, as an individual or team member, such as reviewing and recommending changes to accounting procedures, investigating and correcting identifiable errors in assets, refining distribution methodology and updating distribution tables, preparing audit work papers, and so forth.
• Evaluates and develops accounting procedures for various tasks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accepted accounting principles, and so forth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience required to gain expertise and understanding necessary to analyze and maintain assigned accounts.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, theories and systems; and ability to analyze and balance accounts, maintain ledgers and journals, and prepare related statements and reports.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with various personnel in the collection and analysis 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications and ability to complete data entry accurately and efficiently.

 Physical Requirements:

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

Compensation (based on experience and credentials):

• The salary is between $46,587-$67,161
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

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 OFCCP here.