Staff Accountant

Richmond University Medical Center • New York, NY

1d • $66,300 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting functions related to the month-end close process, account reconciliation, audit, and other projects. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries, maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts, and assisting with annual audit preparations. The Staff Accountant will also maintain and reconcile various schedules, contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures, and provide suggestions for process improvements. Additionally, the role requires the ability to learn new systems and contribute to other assigned projects.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting required.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Quick learner who is both motivated to work independently as well as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions related to month-end close process, account reconciliation, audit and other projects.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Maintain and reconcile various schedules.
• Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Provide suggestions and input on changes to improve the efficiency of various processes.
• Contribute to other projects assigned.
• Learn new systems.

Benefits

• Equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment
• Full and equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level