Accountant in Chicago, Illinois

Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individuals to live with independence and dignity at home. Our team supports 66,000 clients monthly with the help of 53,000 compassionate caregivers across 12 states. We’re looking for people who care about others, who are willing to listen, lean in and make impactful change. Each role at Help at Home can have a positive impact in supporting our caregivers and clients. If you are someone who leads with passion and integrity and are looking to join a rapidly growing, industry leading team, Help at Home may be a good fit for you.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will focus on a variety of key accounting areas, including: equity, equity compensation, goodwill and intangible assets, leases, workers’ compensation, debt and interest, fixed assets, cash and analytical procedures. As part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for accounting processes and corporate matters that span across all of the Company’s lines of business. We’re seeking a motivated and growth-oriented Accountant who thrives in addressing complex, judgement-based matters and enjoys critical analysis. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and professional development in a fast-paced multifaceted environment.

*This position offers a flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the requirement of attending monthly department meetings at our Chicago, IL headquarters. *

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform as a contributor in the Company’s corporate accounting group, focused on executing an accurate, timely, predictable and well-controlled close process

• Work independently to the extent possible and critically think through potentially complex or judgmental matters and understand the outputs of your work.

• Demonstrates continuous learning and retention of essential processes, expectations, and governing guidelines, including both internal policies and external regulations.

• Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager and other appropriate parties on the execution of internal controls over financial reporting with an objective of building a SOX-compliant accounting department

• Support inquiries from the Company’s Financial Planning & Analysis group, the Financial Reporting group and the Company’s independent auditors, as necessary

• Proactively communicate risks, opportunities, challenges and regular updates on progress to accounting group management

• Actively participate in ongoing company-wide projects and process improvement workstreams, assessing the impact on the accounting organization and participating in the team’s involvement with these projects

• Leverage experience with best practices to raise the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall accounting function

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is generally required, CPA is preferred but not required

• Up to four (4) years of experience in day-to-day accounting; may be either a mix of corporate accounting and national public accounting firm experience or all corporate accounting

• Candidate may be considered without a degree in Accounting if the candidate demonstrates additional practical experience in a corporate accounting setting and a solid understand of accounting principles and controls; additional preference given to candidates with experience in a healthcare payor setting

• Experience with or working knowledge of SOX compliance and controls execution required

• Level-appropriate understanding of US GAAP accounting principles

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to solve complex problems and think through financial results analytically

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with senior management

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and execute on multiple tasks concurrently

• Adapts well to change; Help at Home is rapidly growing and this role is critical to the Company’s future success but responsibilities may evolve over time

• Track record of being a strong team player who collaborates well with others

Office:

• Hybrid: Primarily remote with occasional attendance at our corporate office in Chicago, IL

• Location: Applicants must be based in or around IL to be considered for this position.

• Help at Home offers a flexible, fun, and professional work environment. Employees have the option of working hybrid with monthly or quarterly visits to downtown Chicago headquarters.

Physical Requirements:

• Majority (90%) of work is conducted indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.

• Work is accomplished in an office or cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.

• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.