Accountant

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate is seeking an Accountant to support accurate financial operations through general accounting, reconciliation, cash reporting, and recordkeeping. The role requires knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures, with strong Excel skills and the ability to identify issues and propose solutions.

You will maintain the accounts receivable interface, post monthly and year-end journal entries, reconcile accounts to the GL, review cash activity, prepare cash reports, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Two years of accounting experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• CPA or certification in healthcare preferred.
• Two years of accounting in a healthcare organization preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables.
• Experience with database management applications such as Access or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accounts receivable interface.
• Prepare and post monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers and reconcile assigned accounts to the general ledger.
• Review daily and monthly cash activity and prepare weekly cash reports.
• Maintain record retention documentation and file for unclaimed funds.
• Perform physical inventory at various locations twice annually.
• Complete ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Access

SQL

Job description

Job Summary:

The Accountant supports accurate and timely financial operations through general accounting, reconciliation, cash reporting, and financial recordkeeping activities. This position works across a variety of accounting functions and requires knowledge of accounting standards, policies, and procedures, along with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel are important for success in this role. Hospital or healthcare accounting experience is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain the accounts receivable interface.
• Prepare and post monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers and reconcile assigned accounts to the general ledger.
• Review daily and monthly cash activity and prepare weekly cash reports.
• Maintain record retention documentation and file for unclaimed funds.
• Perform physical inventory at various locations twice annually.
• Complete ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Through accurate reconciliations, financial reporting, cash review, and supporting documentation, you will help maintain reliable accounting records and effective financial operations. Your ability to recognize issues and propose solutions will also support accurate and efficient accounting processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• CPA or certification in a healthcare-related organization.
• Two (2) years of accounting experience in a healthcare-related organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
• Experience with database management applications such as Access or SQL.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday Days

Message to Applicants:

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