Staff Accountant

Full Time Opportunity

5 days on site in Tarrytown NY

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting required

Experience: One-to-two years of experience as an accountant

Has strong mathematics, computer and excel skills

Healthcare , Medical or Non Profit Background preferred

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 close

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

Collaborate with CFO, Director of Finance and other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives

Respond to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Accounting Manager, and other finance and center wide managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests

Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws.

Prepare daily cash summary, maintain monthly cash receipts journals for bank accounts; prepare journal entries and bank reconciliations.

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

Performs account analysis & prepares audit work papers

Reconciles inter-company accounts

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

Assists in preparation of cost reports

Analyzes cash transactions to support Capital Fund

Assists in gathering support documentation and voucher preparation for grant reimbursement

Research variances from budget in profit and loss statement

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

Participates in multi-discipline team conferences and mandated service-training programs.

Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to address Department and operational deficiencies.

Identifies and reports equipment and information systems malfunctions with the IT Department.

COMMUNICATION

Informs the Accounting Manager of any management or operating problems that may affect quality and standards of patient services.

Demonstrates ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within the organization’s philosophy and mission.

PLANNING

Attends staff meetings, as designated, to ascertain the center’s short and long range plans, programs and goals within areas of responsibility.

Collaborates with the Accounting Manager to develop and implement department goals and objectives annually.

Participates in staff development programs, educational activities, seminars and training opportunities.

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as per policies and procedures.

Prepares and maintains documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws.