Senior Accountant

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas.

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities of the New York Proton Center ("NYPC") and New York Proton Management ("NYPM") that will assist management, senior leadership and other users in making financial decisions. The Senior Accountant will support financial decisions by recommending, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures and handling coordination of all general ledger activities. Additional responsibilities include preparing and reviewing internal financial statements, recording and monitoring revenue and expenses within NYPC and NYPM, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day accounting operations of the organization(s).
• Manage oversight of company books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and proper accounting methods and policies.
• Prepare various financial statements and other reports to be used by senior management for analyzing financial information.
• Assist with the analysis and recording of all revenue for the Center, working closely with the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis as needed.
• Prepare biweekly and monthly variance reports as needed in accordance with established procedures and criteria and monitor/analyze accounting data and accounting KPIs.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for partners, lenders, and key stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of all policies and procedures as they relate to general accounting and the general ledger.
• Assist the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis with the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets, providing details and analysis on actual revenue and expenditures as needed.
• Provide recommendations on process improvement to financial operations as well as recommendations on revenue maximization and expense management as necessary.
• Assist in determining ROI on investment decisions as needed.
• Assist in managing and reporting company liquidity.
• Assist with management and tracking of physical assets and future capital purchases.
• Coordinate with treasury department for bank account activity.
• Coordinate all aspects of annual financial audits with external auditors.
• Coordinate all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes in conjunction with external tax accountants.
• Assist the Director of Finance and/or CFO on special projects as needed.
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field, required. Master's degree in related field or CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of four years general ledger experience, required.
• Strong background in healthcare finance preferred.
• Strong reconciliation background necessary. Experience in balance sheet oversight and monthly reconcilement strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities, with demonstrated experience in project management, preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to consistently provide accurate and timely work product.
• Strong ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Critical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Internet required.
• Proficiency with general ledger applications, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, required.
• Strong communication skills required, both oral and written.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the Company's success.

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country.

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.