Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – White Plains, NY Headquarters

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, G/L account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and AP.

• Perform and assist with day-to-day operational accounting and monthly and annual close process
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, review journal entries and conduct financial statement analytics
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through increased utilization of technology and tools, development of standard operating procedures and other efficiency measures
• Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis
• Conduct detailed P&L/budget reviews/analyses
• Collaborate with and support external auditors for annual audit
• Strengthen the company's internal control environment and control processes
• Business partner with clinical and operations staff to facilitate variance explanations
• Record daily cash receipts in GL and prepare monthly bank and investment statement reconciliations
• Prepare monthly G/L journal entries, statistical reports, assist with financial statements, G/L account analysis, other supporting schedules and yearly budgets
• Reconcile between affiliated entities, management fee computation, cost reports, and government reports
• Prepare payroll journal entries; reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax with GL and W-2s
• Maintain fixed assets schedules and depreciation, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses and other GL accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Perform A/P function for selected accounts and may be a back-up for other A/P accounts as required
• Participate in all audits as requested
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Support payroll and assist as needed in all payroll processes
• Track donations and grants
• Scan A/P and GL documents
• Provide billing and collection support

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Takes initiative and demonstrates intellectual curiosity
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting policy
• Ownership of accounting operational processes and experience with automation of operational processes
• Advanced Excel skills required with knowledge of Financial Edge accounting systems a plus but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment across multiple geographies
• Requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration
• Ability to engage peers from across the organization and direct/indirect reports
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to an extremely high growth and fluid environment

Salary Range: $60k to $80k

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403B Annuity
• Generous PTO