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About the Role

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, G/L account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and AP.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with day-to-day operational accounting and monthly and annual close processes.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations, review journal entries, and conduct financial statement analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce cycle time in the monthly close process through increased utilization of technology, development of standard operating procedures, and other efficiency measures.
• Support preparation and distribution of monthly accounting management reports and statistical analysis.
• Conduct detailed P&L/budget reviews/analyses.
• Collaborate with and support external auditors for the annual audit.
• Strengthen the company's internal control environment and control processes.
• Partner with clinical and operations staff to facilitate variance explanations.
• Record daily cash receipts in GL and prepare monthly bank and investment statement reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly G/L journal entries, statistical reports, assist with financial statements, G/L account analysis, other supporting schedules, and yearly budgets.
• Reconcile between affiliated entities, compute management fees, and prepare cost reports and government reports.
• Prepare payroll journal entries; reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax with GL and W-2s.
• Maintain fixed assets schedules and depreciation, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, and other GL accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Perform A/P function for selected accounts and may serve as a backup for other A/P accounts.
• Participate in all audits as requested.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Support payroll and assist with all payroll processes as needed.
• Track donations and grants.
• Scan AP and GL documents.
• Provide billing and collection support.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5 plus years of Accounting experience.
• Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting policy.
• Experience with ownership of accounting operational processes and automation of operational processes.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, timeline management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment across multiple geographies.
• Requires strong leadership skills to guide teams and facilitate collaboration.
• Ability to engage peers from across the organization and direct/indirect reports.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to an extremely high growth and fluid environment.

Skills

• GAAP accounting policy
• Automation of operational processes
• Advanced Excel
• Financial Edge accounting systems (a plus but not required)
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Timeline management skills
• Attention to detail
• Leadership skills
• Multi-tasking

Location

• White Plains, NY

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Education Level

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $60k to $80k

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy (includes 11 sick days for full time)
• Generous Tuition/Education Reimbursement Program
• Health Savings Accounts
• Pension
• 403B Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance

About the Company

• Visiting Nurse Service Westchester, established in 1901, is a 'destination employer' widely considered a highly desirable place to work.
• The company is known for career growth, positive work culture, competitive benefits, and strong brand image.
• VNS Westchester is a place current employees consider their home away from home.
• The company's mission is to maintain its standing as a destination employer.
• They offer one of the top benefits packages in the industry.
• Their motto is 'WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!'