Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location : Saratoga Hospital, 59D Myrtle Street Park, Saratoga Springs, NY12866

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: Day (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Department : Fiscal Services

Salary Range: $52,591.50 - $92,508.00 annually ($26.97-$47.44 hourly) based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This position supports overall fiscal services department goals of providing timely and accurate financial information to internal and external users, and maintaining effective internal controls over financial processes.

What You'll Do

• Participates in specific portions of monthly and year-end financial closing process, including analysis of accounts for assigned cost centers, preparing general journal entries where corrections are needed to properly state period-end balances are required, and investigates budget variances identified in assigned cost centers.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for main checking account and accounts payable.
• Performs analysis and prepares initial baseline budget recommendations during annual budget process.
• Updates fixed assets ledger for asset acquisitions and disposals and maintains reconciliations between the fixed assets ledger and general ledger.
• Performs financial analysis relative to areas of responsibility as needed.
• Prepares audit support documentation for assigned portions of annual financial statements.
• Develops baseline budget data for areas of responsibility.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction.
• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community.

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Bachelors Degree in Administration with a major in Accounting required.
• At least two years directly related accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust.
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System.
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service-even if you don't meet every qualification listed-we'd still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.