Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Breast Cancer Taskforce
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Summary:
Equal Hope is a non-profit sitting on the Rush University Medical Center Campus. Equal Hope is dedicated to eradicating women's health racial, ethnic and class disparities and is a mission-oriented healthcare justice organization. Equal Hope is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Financial Coordinator to work closely with the Director of Finance in managing the organization's financial operations. The Financial Coordinator will play a key role in overseeing finances, payroll administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support Equal Hope's mission.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
* 2-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related role.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and payroll processes.
* Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
* Detail-oriented and resourceful with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Passion for social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Flexibility in work style, ability to shift gears and handle multiple different projects and tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
* CPA or CFA certification is a plus.
Competencies:
* Advanced Excel is a plus.
* Power BI Data Visuals is a plus.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Director of Finance in monitoring and managing the organization's financial activities, budgets, and forecasts.
* Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
* Maintain and reconcile financial records, including expenses, reimbursements, and accounts payable.
* Support in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of budgets to ensure financial stability and sustainability.
* Assist in preparing financial reports, statements, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and reporting obligations.
* Assist in coordinating financial audits and responses to audit inquiries as needed.
* Manage vendor relationships, including invoicing, payments, and vendor communication.
* Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance metrics tracking to support decision-making.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
* Monitor cash flow, prepare cash forecasts, and manage banking relationships.
* Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
* Assist in financial grant reporting, compliance, and budget tracking for grant-funded programs.
* Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of tax filings.
* Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure integrity and transparency.
* Support in long-term financial planning, investment analysis, and financial goal setting.
* Oversee and maintain our accounting systems, procedures, and policies.
* Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using QuickBooks or other software.
* Monitor and review all records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions.
* Perform all basic accounting procedures including but not limited to: financial statements, month end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory roll forwards, fixed assets and margin analysis, and maintain schedules for financial statements preparation.
* Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts and investment transactions as required.
* Identify complex problems to develop solutions.
* Perform accurate data entry/maintenance in a variety of systems and tools.
* Ability to enter accurate financial/numerical data.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.