Accountant and Financial Analyst
Job Description
About the Role
Accountant & Financial Analyst
Remote/Hybrid – Chicago Area, IL
Company: Skyway Behavioral Health
Title: Accountant & Financial Analyst
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Remote with offices in Skokie & Downers Grove, IL
Skyway Behavioral Health is an innovative behavioral health center that goes beyond the treatment of psychiatric symptoms to address underlying biological, behavioral, and psychosocial causes of psychiatric disorders. Our belief is that maladaptive coping strategies are adopted by patients for survival.
While adaptive at one time or in specific ways, these coping strategies are now preventing patients from living the life they want to live. Our treatments teach patients new skills that enable them to serve as their own behavioral therapists- thereby helping them to maintain recovery and generalize skills to their home environments.
At Skyway, we provide a fully immersive, intensive, whole-person experience that covers everything from neuroscience to nutrition. We believe that the path to recovery from traumatic stress requires a focus that encompasses not just symptom management but also the treatment of underlying individual, systemic, developmental, and familial traumas.
We use leading-edge, specialized, evidence-based treatment modalities to help our patients address the trauma and pain behind their behaviors and diagnoses â thereby empowering them to make lasting changes in their lives.
Our team has extensive clinical and leadership experience in the areas of traumatic stress, eating disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders/pathology. At Skyway, we are committed to building a culture and team that cares for one another such that we may care for our families, communities, and clients. At Skyway, we believe that recovery is not only possible but also attainable for all patients.
Role Description
The Accountant & Financial Analyst reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works in collaboration with the Finance and Medical Billing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in finance and accounting, as well as excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
A critical element of the Skyway mission is to ensure that all team members, even those not providing direct clinical care, know and believe they can change and improve patient’s lives; and when serving with integrity and in alignment with the Skyway Mission, we create a reverberating positive impact on the patients.
Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities
Develop financial models to forecast future P&L and cash performance and identify potential risks or opportunities
Prepare and present reports on findings and recommendations to senior management
Collaborate with and participate in cross-functional teams to provide financial insights for decision-making
Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial plans
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
Perform variance analysis between budgeted and actual financial results
Support the preparation of monthly financial reviews, including operational metrics analysis
Develop scenario analyses to consider alternative decision paths and related impacts
Prepare and review financial documents, reports, and statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts
Manage accounts payable and expense reporting
Reconcile bank statements and verify deposits
Assist with month-end and year-end closes
Prepare documents for audits and provide assistance to external auditors
Maintain completion of all competencies associated with role and in accordance with Skyway Behavioral Health policies and subsequent Joint Commission standards.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
4-5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar role
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
Ability to perform financial modeling and data analysis
Excellent analytical skills, data interpretation, presentation, and attention to detail
Experienced and capable of budgeting and forecasting
Solid understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills that are clear, respectful, and considerate of other’s perspectives. Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Must provide proof of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 within 90 days of hire or complete vaccination exemption process
Additional Preferred Skills
Experience with Sage Intacct, or similar accounting software and Lightning Step, or similar EHR software
High level proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to perform predictive analytics
Familiar with behavioral health and medical reimbursement systems
Experience in commercial insurance reimbursement revenue streams
Ability to interface with medical billing department to create meaningful reports
Experience working in healthcare setting.
Someone who embodies Skyway values:
Embraces the whole person.
Commits to innovative research-based programs.
Believes we are better together.
Celebrates expressions of diversity.
Believes in service and supporting our communities.
Views leadership as a privilege to elevate others to their highest potential.
Benefits:
Medical benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Dental benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Vision benefits- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Short Term and Long Term Disability- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
401K Safe Harbor Match- Ameritas BlueStar
PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Paid Wellness Days
Collaborative professional growth development
