Staff Accountant

A career that changes lives.

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, and assisting with financial reporting and analysis. This role will perform account reconciliations, maintain the general ledger, and support budgeting, internal audits, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities, and a proactive mindset focused on improving processes and efficiencies within the accounting function.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Record and reconcile financial transactions within the General Ledger
• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist with the month-end close process
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting
• Perform account reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations for operating accounts
• Assist with analysis of actual financial performance compared to budgets and prior periods
• Support the preparation of sales tax filings and related documentation
• Perform financial statement analysis and assist in identifying trends or variances
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for lenders, partners, and management
• Support internal audit processes and maintain documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting workflows
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests, including general ledger analysis and schedule preparation
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of GAAP principles
• Experience performing account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify and support process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday

Salary Range:

• $75,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits:

We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan - 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs

* All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

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