Madison Approach Senior Accountant in Kingston, NY | 1224308729

Estimated Pay info	$36 per hour
Hours	Full-time
Location	Kingston, New York

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Job Type: Temporary (3 months)
Pay Rate: $30-35/hour
Location: Kingston, NY | On-site (Monday-Friday, standard business hours)

Job Overview

Madison Approach Staffing is recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join our client's Finance Department. Our client is a large healthcare organization seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain books and records with limited supervision in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements from statistical and financial data, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and reports for the organization and related subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will manage month-end close processes, assist with internal and external reporting, support annual budgets and tax returns, and maintain accurate general ledger and balance sheet audit worksheets. This is a 3-month temporary assignment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review analysis of multiple monthly and annual financial statements; participate in month-end financial close review meetings within preset timeframes
Maintain accurate and timely general ledger and balance sheet audit worksheets ensuring compliance with GAAP standards
Book monthly journal entries, both recurring and non-routine, including accruals and prepaid expense analysis
Assist in internal and external reporting including financial surveys, IRS forms, pools, and cash receipts assessments
Assist in annual budget preparation as needed
Compile supporting schedules for annual tax returns including Form 990s, 1120s, and CHAR500s; ensure timely compliance and filing
Assist with outside audit firms and provide documentation including year-end financial statement audits, pension audits, A-133 grant audits, and Worker's Compensation audits
Analyze monthly expense and FTE budget variances and prepare variance explanations
Monitor capital leases and all debt obligations of the facility; reconcile related long-term and short-term liability accounts
Prepare and update monthly schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment acquisitions and disposals with estimated depreciation calculations
Maintain effective communications between hospital departments to ensure Finance-related issues are addressed promptly
Reconcile cash receipts and disbursements daily requiring verification to General Ledger and bank support documentation
Prepare weekly cash disbursement outflow reports for cash reporting and forecasting purposes
Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned by management

Required Skills & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience; healthcare setting preferred but not required
GAAP Knowledge: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting standards
Financial Analysis: Strong financial analysis skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and prepare variance analyses
Computer Proficiency: Complex computer skills required including:
- Microsoft Excel (advanced functions including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
- Microsoft Word for professional documentation
- Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations
- Microsoft Access for database management
- Microsoft Outlook for communication and calendar management
- Power BI for data visualization and reporting
Multi-tasking: Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines in fast-paced environment
Organization: Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-department collaboration

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience with Veradigm (formally known as Allscripts/McKesson) healthcare financial system
Experience with Strata healthcare decision support system
Think-Cell PowerPoint software proficiency for creating financial presentations
Prior experience in hospital or healthcare organization accounting
Experience with consolidated financial reporting
Knowledge of healthcare-specific regulations and reporting requirements
Experience with tax return preparation for nonprofit organizations (Form 990, CHAR500)
Familiarity with A-133 grant audits and Single Audit requirements
Experience with capital lease accounting and debt covenant compliance
Experience with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
Understanding of pension audit requirements and compliance

Work Schedule & Details

Full-time position: Monday through Friday, standard business hours
On-site position in Kingston, NY
Temporary assignment: 3 months
Sedentary work environment involving sitting most of the time with occasional walking and standing
Requires lifting no more than 10 pounds and occasionally carrying light objects
Collaborative finance department environment with exposure to hospital operations
Participation in month-end close processes with specific deadline requirements

To Apply: Please submit your resume to Madison Approach Staffing. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview consideration.

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