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Accountant I

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY • 7h ago

Title: Accountant I

Location: Midtown

Org Unit: Integrated Accounting

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $73,100.00 - $80,800.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Responsible for preparation of various managerial financial reports and all related general accounting functions.

Job Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly & annual managerial financial reports/statements. Collects appropriate documentation, prepares supporting worksheets & schedules and coordinates with other accounting staff.

Assists in preparation of month and year-end schedules and analyses.

Assists with year end audit processes, including the preparation of appropriate comparative reports and obtaining related fluctuation explanations. Assists in resolution of any internal audit requests.

Assists in preparation of all adjusting, closing entries and transfers for routine, month and year-end, including all appropriate analyses and documentation.

Works on variety of Budget to Actual reports and analyzes fluctuations in revenues and expenses; prepares variance analyses for distribution to management.

Responsible for writing and processing Accounts Payable check requisitions, setting up recurring payments and maintaining all related A/P related reports. Works with outside vendors to resolve any payment issues.

Responsible for preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and for investigating and reconciling any variances, recording of cash transactions and maintaining all bank reconciliation reports.

As needed, responsible for preparation a monthly reconciliation of the feeds from the billing system to the accounting system. Responsible for reconciliations of revenue and accounts receivable.

Responsible for preparation of monthly reconciliations of expenses paid on contracts, the preparation of schedules and analysis related to contracts.

Coordinates with administrators on departments' financial situation, daily operational issues, healthcare environment, and trends, etc., to fully understand operations and complete necessary analyses for departments in question during course of the year.

If applicable, reviews annual clinical department budgets. Assists with a variety of special budget, financial, and managerial reporting projects as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Approximately 3 years of experience in an accounting or finance position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong organization and communication skills.

Knowledge of database and spreadsheet programs.

Fund accounting and healthcare experience

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "any person, any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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