Staff Accountant

SightMD•Town of Islip, NY

18d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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