Senior Accountant
15 days ago
Suffern
Job DescriptionSenior Accountant - 12-Month ContractLocation: Suffern, NY (Full-time, onsite) Duration: 12 months Employment Type: W2 Contract via Staffing Agency Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to maintain financial books and records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role involves preparing financial statements, supervising staff accountants, and supporting month-end close processes while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a healthcare environment.Key Responsibilities • Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare, review, and analyze multiple monthly and annual financial statements while participating in month-end close review meetings within preset timeframes, • General Ledger Management: Maintain and ensure integrity of all general ledger accounts including joint ventures and balance sheet reconciliations, • Staff Supervision: Supervise day-to-day activities and approve all work papers completed by Staff Accountants, • Journal Entry Processing: Book monthly journal entries including recurring and non-routine entries, accruals, and prepaid analysis, • Audit Support: Act as liaison with external audit firms and provide requested documentation for year-end audits, pension audits, grant audits, and compliance filings, • Budget Analysis: Analyze monthly expense and FTE budget variances and assist in annual budget preparation and reporting, • Asset Management: Monitor capital leases and debt obligations while maintaining Property, Plant & Equipment schedules and depreciation calculations, • Compliance Reporting: Prepare internal and external reports including financial surveys, IRS forms, and tax return supporting schedules (990's, 1120's, CHAR500's), • Cash Management: Reconcile daily cash receipts and disbursements with General Ledger verification and prepare weekly cash flow reports, • Process Improvement: Recommend and develop processes for streamlining financial operations and maintaining key financial system interfaces, • Cross-Department Coordination: Maintain effective communication between departments to address finance-related issuesRequired Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required (Master's degree/MBA preferred), • 3-5 years of accounting experience in healthcare setting required, • CPA certification preferred, • Strong financial analysis skills with ability to prioritize and multitask effectively, • Excellent organizational and communication skills, • Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, Access, and Outlook, • Experience with healthcare financial systems (Infor, Lawson, Kronos, Cerner EMR, Patient Accounting, Strata) preferred, • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), • Experience with audit processes and external auditor coordination, • Ability to work independently with limited supervision, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management