• Senior Accountant

    WMCHealth (Suffern, NY)


    Senior Accountant

     

    Company: Good Samaritan Hospital

     

    City/State: Suffern, NY

     

    Category: Finance/Info Systems

     

    Department: Finance

     

    Union: NO

     

    Position: Full Time

     

    Shift: Days

     

    Req #: 10644

     

    Posted Date: Jul 10, 2025

     

    Hiring Range: $37.78 - $47.50

     

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    Job Details:

    The Senior Accountant maintains the books and records of the hospital with limited supervision in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Also prepares financial statements from the hospital’s statistical and financial data.

    Responsibilities:

    + Prepares, reviews analysis of multiple monthly and annual financial statements and participates in month-end financial close review meetings within preset time frame.

    + Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of all general ledger accounts including Joint Ventures, if applicable.

    + Supervision of all day-to-day activities and approval of all work-papers completed by Staff Accountants.

    + Maintains accurate and timely general ledger and balance sheet audit worksheets for review by leaders.

    + Books monthly journal entries, recurring and non-routine, including accruals, prepaid analysis.

    + Assists leaders in coordinating miscellaneous functions of the Accounting Department.

    + Responsible for internal and external reporting including all financial surveys, IRS forms, pools, cash receipts assessments, etc.

    + Assists in annual budget and ICR preparation reporting as needed.

    + Compiles all supporting schedules for annual tax returns (990’s, 1120’s and CHAR500's) and ensure timely compliance and filing.

    + Acts as liaison with outside audit firms and provide all requested documentation. This includes year-end financial statement audits, pension audits, A-133 grant audits, Worker’s Compensation audits, REAC filings, etc.

    + Analyzes monthly expense and FTE budget variances.

    + Monitors capital lease and all debt obligations of the facility and reconcile the related long-term and short-term liability accounts.

    + Prepares and update monthly schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment acquisitions and disposals and estimated depreciation calculations.

    + Maintains effective communications between hospital departments to ensure Finance related issues of the department are addressed.

    + Refers unresolved matters to management as appropriate.

    + Monitor and maintains key data, tables and interfaces/templates for key financial information systems

    + Recommends and develops processes for streamlining financial operations.

    + Researches and submits for unclaimed funds due throughout the fiscal year; annual filing of NYS Unclaimed Funds submission.

    + Reconciles cash receipts/disbursements daily requiring verification to General Ledger and bank support.

    + Prepares weekly cash disbursement outflow report for cash reporting.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    Experience: 3 to 5 years of accounting experience in a health care setting required.

     

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required. Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.

     

    Licenses / Certifications: CPA preferred.

     

    Other: Strong financial analysis skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task; excellent organization and communication skills. Strong computer skills – MS Excel, Access & Outlook preferred.

     

    Special Requirements: Experience with Infor, Lawson, Kronos, Cerner EMR and Patient Accounting and/or Strata preferred.

    About Us:

    Good Samaritan Hospital

     

    Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Retirement Savings Plan

    + Flexible Savings Account

    + Paid Time Off

    + Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

     

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