Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Temporary Position

Position Type: Temporary (12-month contract)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (on-site)

Compensation: $35-44/hour

Location: Hawthorne NY

Department: Finance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12-month temporary assignment. This role will maintain the books and records of our client with limited supervision in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and prepare financial statements from the client's statistical and financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review analysis of multiple monthly and annual financial statements and participate in month-end financial close review meetings within preset time frame
• Maintain responsibility for the maintenance and integrity of all general ledger accounts including Joint Ventures, if applicable
• Supervise all day-to-day activities and approve all work-papers completed by Staff Accountants
• Maintain accurate and timely general ledger and balance sheet audit worksheets for review by leaders
• Book monthly journal entries, recurring and non-routine, including accruals and prepaid analysis
• Assist leaders in coordinating miscellaneous functions of the Accounting Department
• Handle internal and external reporting including all financial surveys, IRS forms, pools, cash receipts assessments, etc.
• Assist in annual budget and ICR preparation reporting as needed
• Compile all supporting schedules for annual tax returns (990's, 1120's and CHAR500's) and ensure timely compliance and filing
• Act as liaison with outside audit firms and provide all requested documentation for year-end financial statement audits, pension audits, A-133 grant audits, Worker's Compensation audits, REAC filings, etc.
• Analyze monthly expense and FTE budget variances
• Monitor capital lease and all debt obligations of the facility and reconcile the related long-term and short-term liability accounts
• Prepare and update monthly schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment acquisitions and disposals and estimated depreciation calculations
• Maintain effective communications between hospital departments to ensure Finance related issues are addressed
• Monitor and maintain key data, tables and interfaces/templates for key financial information systems
• Recommend and develop processes for streamlining financial operations
• Research and submit for unclaimed funds due throughout the fiscal year; annual filing of NYS Unclaimed Funds submission
• Reconcile cash receipts/disbursements daily requiring verification to General Ledger and bank support
• Prepare weekly cash disbursement outflow report for cash reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Complex computer skills required: MS Word, Excel (pivot tables, v-look up, etc.), PowerPoint, Access, Outlook & Power BI
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with limited supervision
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare setting experience
• Master's degree (MBA)
• CPA certification
• Think-Cell PowerPoint software experience
• Experience with Infor, Lawson, Kronos, Cerner EMR and Patient Accounting and/or Strata
  
  

Schedule Requirements

• Standard hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (on-site)