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Search Financial Accounting Specialist Employer Gardant Location Kankakee, Illinois, United States Salary

USD 45,000.00 - 48,000.00

per year Posted 10 Oct 2026 Closes 9 Nov 2026 Reference 242775 View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant Sector Accounting - Public practice Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job

Job Details Responsibilities:

Perform bank reconciliations on a monthly, bi-weekly or weekly basis Maintain various general ledger reconciliations and enter journal entries Process various Accounts Payable tasks, communicate with vendors and staff training Credit Card and invoice review & final reconciliation Pull bi-weekly payroll files, update global worksheet, and save quarterly 941's Assist with external audit and annual tasks, such as 1099 assist, audit assist, unclaimed property, and partner on annual insurance process with Financial Accounting Manager Assist Financial Accounting Manager with monthly financial closes using GAAP and the accrual basis of accounting Communicate financial information to various stakeholders, including senior management and external auditors Prepare detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting or related experience. Must demonstrate strong computer skills while using a current version of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook Experience with Sage, Intacct hosted property management software, Avid and other applications are a plus

Benefits:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Gym membership & wellness assistance EAP & Maven family planning program 401(k) employer match biweekly Outside-In Employee Referral Program Work-life balance Paid Time Off Self-service payroll (PayCom) Based in Kankakee, IL, Gardant manages a remarkable portfolio of over 80 senior living, assisted living, and memory care communities across five states. With over two decades of industry expertise, we have consistently pursued innovative approaches, guided by our unwavering commitment to the core values of love, compassion, and dignity. We Lead the Way in providing affordable assisted living services, while ensuring exceptional resident lifestyles and unparalleled care experiences. Gardant Management Solutions is dedicated to intentionally co-creating a culture of belonging and equity. Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Send job Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert Similar jobs

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