Staff Accountant

Company Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3 Years 

Working Location: Candidates with 3+ years of experience eligible for in-office, hybrid, or fully remote schedules. Relocation subsidies available.  At least 2 visits (per year) to the Chicago headquarters are required. Please note candidates must be able, willing and excited to travel. 

Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Salary Range:$75k-$95k

The exact salary will vary based on years of experience and the level of proficiency in both hard and soft skills. It is uncommon for someone to be hired at the highest point of the salary range for their position. If you feel like this position is right for you but your desired salary range differs, please still apply. 

ABOUT THE COMPANY
ALIS  is the industry leading provider of assisted living specific software. We are a purpose-driven healthcare technology company passionate about innovation and using technology to help people by solving real world problems. The ALIS team designs, builds, delivers, and supports our flagship product ALIS (pronounced “Alice” and stands for Assisted Living Intelligent Solutions).

CULTURE
Joining the ALIS team means contributing to innovative software solutions that enhance the lives of our clients and their families. We value growth, collaboration, and making a positive impact. As a passionate and dedicated team, we are committed to delivering exceptional solutions and embracing the challenges that come with continuous improvement. At ALIS, you'll be seen, heard, and held to high standards. Success here requires  collaboration ,communication, curiosity, optimism, and a commitment to constant improvement.
 

Job Description

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES 
ALIS is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting duties, including the preparation of financial statements, management of accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations.

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards and regulations
• Assist with month-end close activities, including monthly account reconciliations and general ledger entries
• Analyze general ledger balances, investigate variances, review account reconciliations
• Lead daily accounting activities to ensure proper recording of transactions according to GAAP standards
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable activities
• Respond and assist with invoice questions or billing statements
• Manage credit card reconciliations
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist in business system implementation projects
• Prepare schedules and support documentation for monthly reporting and annual audit
• Manage ad hoc projects as needed
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.  Ability to effectively manage, analyze and manipulate large data sets with both solutions
• Proficiency with accounting software (Sage Intacct a plus)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Connecting with Clients (both internal and external) 
• Keep everyone informed and aligned 
• High Performer - constantly striving to achieve exceptional results in their work product
• Detail Oriented - pay close attention to details; reporting out thoroughly and accurately
• Communicative - Communicate effectively both orally and in writing( providing project updates, upcoming deadlines etc. ) 
• Collaborative - Work effectively with both external and internal clients 
• Passionate - commitment to delivering superior customer service
• Curious - Having a desire to learn and explore new concepts and approaches.
• Endlessly Iterative - Continuously seeking to improve work quality through attention to detail and a commitment to learning from mistakes.

Qualifications

Qualifications: 

• Experience and interest in optimizing accounting and FP&A processes
• Experience and interest in aligning data systems and reporting platforms
• BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
• Experience and familiarity with cloud-based accounting and finance tech platforms such as Sage Intacct and Rippling
• Experience in SaaS industry
   

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 8 Company Holidays ( office will be closed) 

• 2 Floating Holidays 

• 10 days of PTO (year 1)  

• Subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance 

• 401k Plan + Up to 4% Matching

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits 

• Casual Dress 

• Referral Bonuses 

• Employee Assistance Fund

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Jury duty & Bereavement Leave 

• Length of stay rewards 

• Company bonus pool

• HSA and FSA

• Life Insurance policy subsidized by Company

Application Process:

No formal cover letter is needed but please include a few sentences describing why you are applying for this position specifically.

ALIS asks certain candidates for quick phone calls to gather additional information – these usually last about 5 minutes and are scheduled in advance and according to your schedule. After the phone screen, candidates that are selected to proceed in the process will do an in-person (preferred) or video interview. Candidates selected for the third round of interviews will be invited to attend in person, and travel may be required. Please note that ALIS will cover all expenses related to interview travel. Candidates residing in border states within a four-hour drive or less will be reimbursed for mileage.

Medtelligent values and promotes diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability. All candidates are subject to a background check.