Location: Arverne,NY, USA
The Senior Accountant would be responsible for various accounts reconciliations, variance analysis, assisting in audit and budget preparation. In addition will assist in the month-end and year-end close, variance analysis and other general needs of the finance department. As a part of the accounting team, you will be involved in all aspects of accounting and deliverable deadlines
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts. This would mean collaborating with both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure that all entries are in the general ledger accounting system.
* Ensure that daily banking transactions are posted accurately and timely.
* Perform all duties related to filing yearly 1099 tax forms. Ensure that the 1099 vendors are updated and current.
* Prepare the monthly Patient Service Revenue journal entry. Reconcile and analyze all facets of the entry as they relate to the monthly and yearly close.
* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Ensure that the monthly payroll entries are correct and ready for upload in the accounting system.
* Ensure that all annual external audit assignments are delivered with accuracy according to auditors' and management's timeline and deadlines.
* Fixed Assets management.
* Work with outside consultants to complete all required FQHC reports.
* Develop a working knowledge of the Accounts Payable system.
* Understand the Accounts Receivables source documents and how to access the information. Have a working knowledge of the Bank of America remote deposit system.
* Understand and have a working knowledge of the payroll system.
* Work with CFO/Controller to develop monthly reports to encourage meaningful decision-making.
* Other duties as required and requested by direct supervisor and senior management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or business-related field.
* At least 5-7 years' experience in the direct practice of accounting, preferably with experience in the health care industry or in a not for profit.
* Candidate must have solid understanding of GAAP, Reconciliations
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Strong analytical skills as well as excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
* Flexible with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and closely with others.
* Demonstrated ability to create and analyze complex spread sheets.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially the ability to use Excel to create and establish simple and complex spreadsheets.
* Knowledge of Peachtree Accounting Software and QuickBooks.