Senior Accountant

HSS

Senior Accountant overseeing advanced accounting functions at Hospital for Special Surgery. Responsible for financial reporting, audits, and compliance with U.S.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $109,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performing and overseeing advanced accounting functions in support of the hospital’s financial operations.
Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards (ASC 958), and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Playing a key role in the monthly close process, account reconciliations, audit support, and internal control compliance.
Preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
Leading assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
Analyzing variances and providing explanations to management.
Preparing and reviewing balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
Maintaining reconciliation documentation in accordance with organizational policies and audit standards.
Maintaining and monitoring general ledger activity for assigned areas (e.g., revenue, expenses, fixed assets, payroll).
Supporting external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
Adhering to and supporting internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy and safeguard assets.
Participating in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Prior experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or hospital environment strongly preferred.
Experience with financial close, audits, and account reconciliations required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including nonprofit accounting (ASC 958).
Understanding of healthcare financial operations, including patient revenue cycles (preferred).
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Workday, or similar).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional benefits consistent with the role
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingU.S. GAAPnonprofit accountingaccount reconciliationsfinancial closejournal entriesaccrualsaudit supportgeneral ledger

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillstime managementability to manage multiple prioritiescommitment to accuracy

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance