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Payroll & Financial Accountant

Primecare Community Health
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2026 CLOSED ON 4/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll & Financial Accountant position at Primecare Community Health?

39 Days of Paid Time Off Annually!!!

Position Summary: The Payroll & Financial Accountant (PFA) is responsible for preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll, as well as various tasks related to financial information systems, accounting and reporting procedures and workflows, and preparation and entry of standard monthly accounting entries.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and submit all necessary data for biweekly payroll cycles, including, but not limited to:
    • Reviewing all timecards for accuracy, including collaborating with managers on their completion,
    • Calculating and processing payroll taxes, deductions, and net pay,
    • Working in partnership with Human Resources team to ensure accuracy of employee data, payroll information, and appropriate payroll processing,
    • Preparing journal entries to record payroll expenses on a biweekly basis,
    • Managing requested payroll projects, as assigned by the Controller and/or CFO,
    • Facilitating any needed adjustments to pay or deduction codes with payroll vendor,
    • Monitoring and analyzing expenses as compared to the payroll budget to aid in cost forecasting and future budgeting,
    • Obtaining and preparing any requested payroll data for the annual 403(b) retirement plan audit,
    • and preparing any year-end reconciliations required or submitting any necessary government filings, according to established deadlines.
  • Maintain prepaid expenses schedule, including preparation of monthly journal entries to recognize expenses.
  • Reconcile all cash account bank statements monthly.
  • Analyze balance sheet, revenue, and expenses accounts, and prepare monthly account reconciliations.
  • Accurately prepare assigned audit schedules, in conjunction with the annual audit process.
  • Analyze and complete 340b drug pricing program projects, as requested by Controller and/or CFO.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements with variance analysis, performance indicators, and key metrics.
  • Assist in the annual preparation of the Uniform data System (UDS), Federal Financial Report (FFR), Medicaid and Medicare cost reports.
  • Maintain the general ledger in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as all State and Federal requirements including A-133 audit requirements.
  • Continually analyze processes and workflows to improve efficiency, in collaboration with other finance/accounting staff.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

 

Required Skills or Abilities 

  • Effective critical thinking skills and ability to analyze and use data for decision making.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish strong working relationships and to communicate effectively with all staff.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as financial/HRIS systems.


Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, statistics, health care or business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of total experience in full-cycle payroll and HRIS management, financial management/reporting, budgeting, grant reporting, PC-based accounting systems, electronic spreadsheets, and analyzing and preparing performance data.
  • Prior experience and familiarity with managed care and the FQHC environment preferred.
  • Required experience with both ADP Workforce Now (or other payroll software) and Oracle NetSuite (or other financial management system).


Benefits

  • 39 Days of Paid Time per Year
    • 27 Days PTO
    • 3 Days Personal
    • 1 Floating Holiday
    • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance (HMO/PPO/High-Deductible HSA)
  • Dental Insurance (DHMO/PPO)
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • Group Life Insurance 
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and pension
  • Voluntary Life/ AD&D 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Accident & Critical Illness Plans
  • Pet Insurance


Salary

All wages are based on relevant years of experience and/or time since completing a relevant degree in the related fields. The minimum wage is the wage for an individual with no relevant experience, as determined by the job description and prior organizational practices.


PrimeCare Health is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Therefore, PrimeCare does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.

Salary : $53,040 - $68,000

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