Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take charge of designated management areas within the School of Medicine and Dentistry, encompassing internal financial reporting, account and fund classification, ledgers, and research financial management.

• Evaluate and interpret financial, statistical, and operational data to uncover trends, variances, and significant correlations.

• Assess Sponsored Awards Receivable projects and facilitate revenue recovery along with SMD Finance & Operations initiatives.

• Generate monthly profit and loss statements for SMD, conduct budget-to-actual variance analyses, and prepare reports.

• Oversee Grants Out of Award and Grant Deficit initiatives, presenting findings at monthly MSAG meetings.

• Supervise and authorize monthly reconciliations for SMD Finance & Operations operating accounts.

• Validate accounting data, account balances, and reporting timelines to ensure accuracy.

• Interpret and determine the accounting treatment for financial transactions.

• Authorize initial-level transactions impacting SMD and guide necessary corrections or manual transactions.

• Provide training for new staff on UR Financials and journal entry processes.

• Ensure accurate billing for University Hospital Affiliates and manage check deposits.

• Compile annual AAMC Faculty Salary, SMD Finance & Operations space, and equipment surveys.

• Lead designated research, planning, and change-recommendation projects, including establishing timelines, activity plans, and coordinating staff efforts.

• Offer analytical and operational assistance to the Associate Dean & Senior Director of Operations, covering insurance claims, space productivity, sponsored funding analysis, and strategic operational initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience is required.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Preferred experience includes team management skills.

• Proficient computer skills, particularly in utilizing web-based resources and possessing a working knowledge of spreadsheet, graphics, and scheduling software.

• Familiarity with Axiom, Workday, HRMS, URSpace, MyPath, IORA, and other UR systems is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.

• Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.