Sr Regulatory Accountant

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions.

You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion.

You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Regulatory Accountant will be responsible for federal and non-federal grant financial management, invoicing, revenue recognition and management of outstanding grant receivables.

Prepares program analyses and is expected to be knowledgeable about all Federal award requirements. Proactively identifies opportunities for revenue growth based on changing regulations.

The Senior Regulatory Accountant will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Senior Regulatory Accountant will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes : Communication, Accountability, Flexibility / Adaptability, Judgment / Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Senior Regulatory Accountant will :

Review and approve grant awards for availability of funds, coordinate communication with the Research Department regarding availability / use of funds.

Work with Management to present, evaluate, and implement new federal regulations and GAAP requirements

Work directly with internal and external auditors.

Manage the grant invoicing process, analyzing and following up on outstanding grant receivable balances ensuring payments are received timely.

Develop procedures and application of grant and clinical trial revenue in accordance with ASC 606 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Assist with month end and year-end close activities.

Oversee the financial management of federal and non-federal awards, which includes invoicing, government draw-downs, financial status reports and tracking of funds.

Assist the Director and Manager of Regulatory Accounting with the annual Single (A-133) Audit, including working with external auditors, uploading expenditure data and interfacing with various granting agencies.

Assist in preparation of the annual Medicare / Medicare Cost Reports

Assist in preparation of the organization's annual Federal & State tax returns (990 / 990T etc.).

Prepare quarterly and annual census reports.

Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, including cross training with Grant Analysts.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Manager of Regulatory Accounting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required. Master's degree preferred.

CPA Preferred.

Minimum of 6 years recent experience working in Accounting or Grant Accounting.

Current understanding of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and the Uniform Administrative Requirements for Awards and Subawards to Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-profit Organizations (45 CFR 74).

Experience working with GAAP in a Not-for-Profit Health care environment preferred.

Experience with preparing Hospital Cost reports, 990 tax returns and other regulatory reports.

A relatively high level of analytical ability to gather, analyze, reconcile and interpret financial information and prepare a variety of statements and reports.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of business tools and technology. Working knowledge of Great Plains Account Software, Excel, MS Word, Power Point and Access preferred.

Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; responding to customer requests in a timely professional manner.

Strong interpersonal skills needed to interpret and explain financial information to employees and management. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with clientele.

Ability to work collaboratively to leverage expertise in other functions resulting in improved outcomes and efficiencies.

Ability to identify and implement opportunities for continuous quality improvement.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.