Senior Accountant-Hybrid (Based in NYC) - Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY 10021
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Senior Accountant-Hybrid (Based in NYC)
Full-Time
HSS has recently completed an integrated, strategic financial plan that will guide its strategic direction and revenue growth and profitability over the next five years. The plan specifies many strategic initiatives to ensure that HSS continues as the world leader in musculoskeletal medicine and retains its high ranking in orthopedics.
Reporting directly to the Finance Assistant Director, he/she will be responsible for accounting and finance support for the Hospital’s Joint Ventures and Commercial Initiatives. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accounting functions related to the establishment of joint ventures such as ambulatory surgery centers and other non-hospital initiatives.
The position requires outstanding accounting and finance skills. He/she will have worked successfully in a highly matrixed organizational structure and process excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The specific responsibilities for the accounting functions related to the establishment of joint ventures and other non-hospital initiatives include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain the accounting structure in the general ledger system
- Assist in management of financial issues surrounding the implementation of the initiatives and ventures
- Assist in development of the budget for the venture(s)
- Prepare journal entries relating to the ventures or initiatives
- Prepare monthly financial analysis and monthly reporting
- Prepare year-end reporting requirements and audit support
- Prepare loan advance requests associated with new construction projects related to the venture(s)
- Prepare billing to venture business partners
- Prepare wire transfer requests as required
- Assist with tax filings (both monthly and annual) for ventures and distribution statements for K-1s
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- 1-3+ years accounting experience in public accounting or in a relevant industry setting is required.
- Proven experience with all aspects of financial reporting (e.g., reporting, financial-statement analysis, budgets, revenue/AR)
- Good understanding of FASB/GAAP and associated technical issues
- Technology and system savvy; proficient in all Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, WORD)