Senior Accountant (SBU Hospital)
FSA's Mission is to maintain and enhance the quality, diversity, cost, and value of food in the campus dining programs, improving fiscally prudent and affordable food plans for students While ensuring the availability of desired and appropriate merchandise, products, and services for the campus community; Fostering and supporting the campus' core mission of academics, research, scholarship and intellectual creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Position Summary
Responsible for accurate accounting and maintenance of financial statements for food service at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook University Southampton Hospital, and the Long Island State Veterans Home. Perform, maintain, and document monthly reconciliations, including cash and other various balance sheet accounts, as assigned. Prepare and oversee journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, and assist in the monthly close process. Contribute to developing and reviewing departmental procedures and propose new ideas for efficiency. Ensure compliance with GAAP. Contribute to developing and reviewing departmental processes and propose new ideas for efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. (In lieu of a degree, a combination of higher education and directly related experience will be considered.)
- Four years of experience directly relating to accounting or finance.
- Advanced knowledge of financial statements and cost accounting
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel (including experience with Pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions)
- Experience preparing bank reconciliations on accounts with high volume
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed asset/depreciation and prepaid schedules
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Ability to manage and work harmoniously within a diverse workplace
- Must show confidentiality in the performance of duties
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Good problem-solving and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or ERP Accounting Systems
- Experience preparing budgets and financial projections
- Experience with month-end close processes
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze monthly financial statements and reports, including variance explanations.
- Regular reviews with department managers for actual, forecasting, and budgeting purposes
- Assist in preparing the annual budget and calendarization of spend for each location.
- Development of ad-hoc research and analysis as required
- Monthly COGS journal entries
- Monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including inventory, accrued income, accrued expenses, and bank account reconciliations
- Preparation of weekly sales and purchase summaries for flash reports
- Provide support in developing financial projections and building financial models
- Liaison between FSA finance team and FSA's Operators
- Assessment and communication of internal control and risk management issues
- Safe audits as needed
- Submit quarterly journal transfers based on services provided to other Stony Brook
- University Hospital departments.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed
- Assist in the internal and external audits
- Other bookkeeping and clerical duties as assigned
FSA is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO and Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Additional Details
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time: Monday - Friday, day shift
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per year
Benefits
- NYSHP health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 40 paid days vacation/sick/holidays/summer flex
- 403(b), plus 8% employer contribution (after 1 year)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Discount Program
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants need to:
Complete Employment Application
Apply on Indeed
Attach/upload a resume to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.
FSA may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (631) 632-9306