Accountant I

Americare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Americare is seeking an Accountant I for our Brooklyn, NY location. This role focuses on payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end close activities within a healthcare-adjacent accounting environment.

You will record payroll taxes, post entries, and assist with audits and year-end closings while leveraging Excel and Workday skills to analyze general ledger activity and ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll registers and related reports to general ledger activity.
• Record payroll taxes, employer paid liabilities, and other payroll related transactions.
• Solid knowledge of full cycle payroll, payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliation, and month end close activities.
• Quarterly 941 reconciliations to general ledger.
• Monthly general ledger account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries including monthly and yearly closing entries.
• Assist with month/year end closings and audits.
• Assist with ongoing projects as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

General ledger reconciliation

Month-end close

Analytical/math skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Excel

OSV

Job description

Accountant IWe use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking \"Accept Cookies\", you consent to our use of cookies.## Accountant IApply: Not Remote: Brooklyn, NY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-101134**Job Description:****Position:** AccountantCore Duties and Responsibilities:* Reconcile payroll registers and related reports to general ledger activity, researching and resolving variances promptly* Record payroll taxes, employer paid liabilities, and other payroll related transactions* Solid knowledge of full cycle payroll, payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliation, and month end close activities* Quarterly 941 reconciliations to general ledger* Monthly general ledger account analysis and reconciliations* Prepare and post journal entries including monthly and yearly closing entries* Assist with month/year end closings and audits* Assist with ongoing projects as neededQualifications:• At least 3 years of experience in accounting• Healthcare experience preferred but not required• Workday/ OSV knowledge a plus• Understanding of payroll tax reporting, withholdings, and employer tax responsibilities•Strong math and computer skills• Proficient using Excel (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables)• Excellent interpersonal skills• Team-Player• Attention to DetailEducation Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in accounting requiredAmericare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.