Staff Accountant

Open Door Family Medical Center•Town of Greenburgh, NY

9d•$78,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Open Door Care Network is seeking a Staff Accountant in Tarrytown, New York. The role maintains accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, manages day-to-day financial transactions, monitors compliance with restricted-fund requirements, and maintains the general ledger. The Staff Accountant supports month-end closing and annual audit preparation and reports directly to the Associate Director of Finance. The position supports financial reporting, closing activities, audits, account reconciliations, grant and contract accounting, and related documentation. It also collaborates with finance leadership and department managers, responds to financial inquiries, and identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as an accountant.
Strong mathematics, computer, and Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

GAAP experience preferred.
Non-profit accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with financial reporting, including month-end financials, UDS reports, Medicaid and Medicare Cost reports, Federal Financial Reports, and managed care and visit reports.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Assist with coordination of financial, federal, state, and local agency audits.
Collaborate with the Controller, Associate Director of Finance, and department managers to support department goals and objectives.
Respond to financial inquiries and special reporting requests from finance leadership, program management, auditors, vendors, and funding sources.
Prepare daily cash summaries and maintain monthly cash receipts journals for bank accounts.
Prepare recurring monthly general ledger journal entries, including entries for revenue, receivables, and accrued expenses.
Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, receivables, deferred revenue, accrued expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
Maintain the fixed assets subsidiary ledger, capital purchase detail, amortization schedules, and depreciation schedules.
Maintain spreadsheets and supporting schedules used to reconcile subsidiary records to the general ledger, perform account analysis, and prepare audit workpapers.
Reconcile inter-company accounts.
Record and monitor program revenue and expenses by funding source, department, grant, contract, and restriction, and research budget variances.
Maintain documentation of program expenses and prepare timely, accurate vouchers, invoices, reimbursement requests, and billings to government and private funding sources.
Monitor grant and contract expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, contractual requirements, and restricted-fund guidelines.
Maintain organized accounting records in compliance with JCAHO standards, applicable laws, generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, organizational policies, and record-retention requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and mandated service-training programs.
Participate in developing and implementing corrective action plans to address department and operational deficiencies.
Maintain orderly records and correspondence.
Inform the Associate Director of Finance of management or operating problems that may affect the quality and standards of patient services.
Function in a culturally sensitive manner consistent with the organization's philosophy and mission.
Attend designated staff meetings to learn about center plans, programs, and goals relevant to the position.
Collaborate with the Supervisor to develop and implement annual department goals and objectives.
Participate in staff development programs, educational activities, seminars, and training opportunities.
Maintain patient confidentiality and prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable laws.