Staff Accountant

Summary

Join our team at FreedomCare as a Staff Accountant and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a remote role that may require up to 10% commute/travel to our main office in New Hyde Park, NY and/or the FreedomCare hub closest to you. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience with hands-on preparation of financial documents and reconciliations, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

• Requires at least two years or more of experience
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct for preparing financial transactions and reconciliations is required
• 2-4 years of accounting experience in a preparer role, focusing on the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Sage Intacct required )
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) for preparing financial schedules and reports

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for the month-end and year-end close, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger
• Compile and verify supporting documents for the close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Maintain general ledger accounts by entering daily financial transactions, ensuring that all entries are prepared accurately and on time
• Assist in reconciling intercompany transactions and balance sheet accounts across multiple entities, preparing schedules for review
• Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets) and ensure they are accurate and complete
• Organize workpapers that support financial statement balances, ensuring all required documentation is ready for senior review and audits
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements by ensuring all data is accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP
• Help prepare variance analysis reports by compiling the necessary financial data for senior accountants to review
• Organize and prepare financial records to ensure they are audit-ready, maintaining proper documentation for all transactions
• Compile data and support for compliance-related filings (e.g., 1099s, business property taxes), ensuring timely submission to senior accountants for approval
• Use accounting systems like Sage Intacct (preferred) to prepare and enter financial data, ensuring proper use of technology to improve efficiency
• Identify any discrepancies in data during preparation and work to resolve them before submitting for review
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to ensure proper categorization and preparation of financial transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefits
• Retirement plans
• Wellness programs
• Fun company events
• Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career