Accountant II

elliquence; Baldwin (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

elliquence is seeking an Accountant II for our Medical Device Industry based in Baldwin, NY. The role focuses on ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and supporting month-end close.

The candidate should be analytical, organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position covers AP, AR, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and audits, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and voucher vendor invoices daily; manage vendor/master files; approve employee expenses.
• Review AR aging; assist with collections; coordinate with outside counsel if needed.
• Prepare monthly prepaid expense schedules and related journal entries; align depreciation schedules.
• Support annual financial audits; prepare Sunshine Act reporting; ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Macola ERP

Expensify

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accountant II – Medical Device Industry

Location: Baldwin, NY

Department: Accounting & Finance

Reports To: Senior Accounting Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Accountant to join our growing medical device company. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Review, verify, and voucher vendor invoices daily, including FedEx, UPS and AMEX
• Maintain vendor and customer master files, including new account setup and maintenance.
• Manage and approve employee expense reports through Expensify.
• Monitor recurring monthly payments and auto-pay accounts (utilities, corporate accounts, etc.).
• Review Accounts Payable aging reports and investigate discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Review Accounts Receivable aging reports for accuracy.
• Assist with collection efforts on delinquent accounts.
• Communicate with outside legal counsel regarding collection matters when necessary.

General Accounting

• Prepare monthly prepaid expense schedules and related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly estimated depreciation journal entries and quarterly depreciation true-up schedules.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual financial audits.
• Submit annual Sunshine Act reporting.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for all accounting transactions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.

Complete other duties as required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing or the medical device industry.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and at times shifting priorities.
• Ability to work in both an independent and team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong work ethic and accountability
• Commitment to continuous process improvement and stay current with regulations and trends.

Computer Experience

• Experience with Macola ERP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Expensify expense management software or similar system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including confident level in Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, creating formulas, and data analysis.

Salary Range:

$60,000-80,000/annual

This position is full-time, on-site and located in our headquarters in Baldwin, NY.

We value the diversity of our team and inspire creativity in our innovation. elliquence proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need any reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].