Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – New Hyde Park, New York

Position Type: Accounting & Finance

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time

In-office Monday through Friday

Based at Headquarters in New Hyde Park, NY

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build technical expertise while contributing to a fast-growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant will play a critical role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and eager to continue developing their accounting skillset in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

This is a hands-on role that provides exposure to a broad range of accounting functions within a rapidly expanding organization supporting more than 160 dental practices across multiple states.

About the Organization

This dentist-led organization has grown into one of the Northeast's leading dental support organizations, supporting more than 160 dental practices across eight states.

Backed by a premier private equity sponsor, the company continues to expand through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. The finance team serves as a key business partner to leadership, providing the financial insights and operational support necessary to sustain rapid growth.

This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a sophisticated, multi-site healthcare organization while working alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
• Assist with daily accounting activities and financial transactions
• Support the accuracy and integrity of financial records

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
• Support interim and annual audit requests
• Analyze financial data and assist with variance investigations
• Provide reporting support to accounting leadership as needed

Month-End Close

• Participate in monthly closing activities and deadlines
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
• Ensure timely completion of assigned close responsibilities

Prepaids, Fixed Assets & Banking

• Manage prepaid expense schedules and ensure proper expense recognition
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Perform daily banking activities and account reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve banking discrepancies when necessary

Accounts Payable & Operational Support

• Assist with accounts payable processing and related reconciliations
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
• Collaborate with operational departments to obtain necessary financial information
• Support cross-functional initiatives and accounting projects

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Support internal control procedures and compliance initiatives
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests
• Maintain adherence to accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible health and vision insurance plan options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off, including up to 3 weeks annually
• Annual personal "You Day"
• Heavily discounted dental services for employees and immediate family members
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional employee perks and fringe benefits

Benefits available to full-time employees working 30+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members

Preferred Skills

• Experience with prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and banking reconciliations
• Experience supporting accounts payable processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
• Familiarity with private equity-backed or multi-site organizations preferred
• Experience utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to improve efficiency and workflow automation
• Desire to continuously learn and develop technical accounting skills

Why Join Us

• Join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization
• Gain exposure to complex accounting functions within a multi-site enterprise
• Work alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals
• Build valuable technical accounting and financial reporting skills
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Play a meaningful role in supporting a company with more than 160 dental practices across the Northeast