Remote Staff Accountant with Month-End Close & GAAP

Schweiger Dermatology Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Schweiger Dermatology Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day and month-end accounting operations. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with audits under the Accounting Manager’s direction. This is a remote role open to several US states.

The position requires a BA/BS in accounting or finance and 1–3 years of general accounting experience, with GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills. Healthcare or multi-location experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience; month-end close and reconciliation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience with an ERP or general ledger system; multi-location or healthcare experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines during close.
• Effective written and verbal communication, with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries including accruals, prepaid amortization, reclassifications, and recurring entries with proper documentation.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and research variances.
• Assist with audit requests by compiling schedules and reconciliations for auditors.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes per the close calendar.
• Maintain organized audit-ready workpapers and reconciliation files.
• Analyze general ledger activity for accuracy and investigate posting errors.
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting schedules and variance analyses.
• Support ad hoc projects and duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion with financial information

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / General Ledger System

Job description

Schweiger Dermatology Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day and month-end accounting operations. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and assist with audits under the Accounting Manager’s direction. This is a remote role open to several US states.

The position requires a BA/BS in accounting or finance and 1–3 years of general accounting experience, with GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills. Healthcare or multi-location experience is a plus.