Senior Accountant

Schweiger Dermatology Group's Ultimate Employee Experience:  

• Multiple office locations, find an opportunity near your home   
• Positive work environment with the tools to need to do your job and grow
• Full time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for:
  • Medical (TeleHeath included), HSA/FSA, Dental, Vision by 1st of the month after hire date
  • Company HSA contribution    
  • Eligible for 401K 
  • Your birthday is an additional personal holiday   
  • Company Sponsored Short Term Disability
  • Pre-tax savings available for public transit commuters   
• Part-time employees (less than 30 hours)
  • Eligible for Dental, Vision, and 401K on 1st of the month after date of hire
• Employee discounts on Schweiger Dermatology Group skin care products & cosmetic services 

Job Summary:  The Senior Accountant is responsible for utilizing their hands-on accounting experience and in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. 

Travel: While primarily a remote position, employee is required to attend biweekly in office days at our NYC Central Office. From time to time, additional in-person team meetings may be required as well. 

Essential Functions: 

• Prepare month-end close entries including payroll transactions, deferred compensation, bonus accrual and debt activity.
• Reconcile various account balances and bank statements, including identifying, investigating, and clearing variances.
• Track debt drawdowns and deferred financing fees, calculate related principal and interest payments and coordinate with Treasury to ensure payment scheduling.
• Maintain a timely three-way reconciliation of payroll transactions between the register, general ledger, and cash accounts.
• Analyze financial reports and records to ensure accurate accounting under GAAP and company policies and provide explanations, where appropriate.
• Assist in annual audit with the external auditors, including preparing and presenting requested reports and supporting documentation.
• Lead a monthly meeting between Accounting and Payroll/HR departments to discuss questions regarding payroll issues.
• Calculate and book allocation entries related to medical claims and IT expenses based on current month headcount and expense metrics.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• More than three years of general accounting experience, either in a public accounting firm or in a private corporate environment
• Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs