Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – New Hyde Park, New York

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

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and eager to continue developing their accounting skillset within a collaborative, high-growth environment.

This hands-on role provides exposure to a broad range of accounting functions across a rapidly expanding organization supporting more than 160 dental practices throughout the Northeast.

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 critical business partner to leadership, providing the financial insights and operational support necessary to sustain rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• 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.
• Participate in monthly close activities and reporting 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.
• Manage prepaid expense schedules and ensure accurate 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
• Assist with accounts payable processing and reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
• Collaborate with operational departments to obtain necessary financial information.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Support internal control procedures and compliance initiative.
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests.
• Maintain adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies.

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, reporting, and business partnership skills.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Play a meaningful role in supporting an organization serving more than 160 dental practices across the Northeast.