Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and financial reporting for a mission-driven organization in Tarrytown, New York . This Contract-to-Hire position will focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting close activities, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and funding requirements. The role works closely with finance leadership and contributes to audits, reconciliations, and analysis that support sound financial management.

Responsibilities :

•Assist with all areas of financial reporting (ex. month-end financials, UDS report, Medicaid and Medicare Cost reports, Federal Financial Reports, Managed Care and Visit Reports, etc.) 

•Assist with accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules 

•Assist with the coordination of all audits including financial, Federal, State, and local agencies 

•Collaborate with Controller, Associate Director of Finance, and other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives 

•Respond to financial inquiries and special reporting requests from finance leadership, program management, auditors, vendors, and funding sources 

•Prepare daily cash summary, maintain monthly cash receipts journals for bank accounts 

•Prepares standard/recurring monthly journal entries into the General Ledger (revenue, receivables, accrued expenses, etc.) 

•Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, receivables, deferred revenue, accrued expenses, and other balance sheet accounts 

•Maintains fixed assets sub ledger, capital purchase detail, amortization, and depreciation schedules 

•Maintain spreadsheets and supporting schedules used to reconcile subsidiary records to the general ledger, perform account analysis and prepare audit workpapers 

•Reconcile inter-company accounts 

•Record and monitor program revenue and expenses by funding source, department, grant, contract, and restriction; and research variances from budget 

•Maintain documentation of program expenses and prepare timely, accurate vouchers, invoices, reimbursement requests, and billings to government and private funding sources 

•Monitor grant and contract expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, contractual requirements, and restricted-fund guidelines 

•Maintain accurate, organized accounting records in compliance with JCAHO standards, applicable city/state/federal laws, generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, organizational policies, and record-retention requirements 

•Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency 

•Performs other duties and special projects as assigned 

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting is required.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on work with general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Prior nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close processes.

• Experience working with bank reconciliations, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit support documentation.

• Strong Excel, mathematical, and computer skills with the ability to manage detailed financial data accurately.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standard financial controls.

• Ability to communicate effectively with finance leadership, auditors, program teams, vendors, and funding sources.