Description

New York eHealth Collaborative: Staff Accountant

New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

Founded in 2006 by healthcare leaders, NYeC works to help New York State achieve the Triple Aim of improving the patient experience of care, delivering better health outcomes, and reducing costs. On behalf of the State, NYeC leads the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY), a network connecting healthcare providers statewide, develops policies and standards that support the utilization of health technologies, assists healthcare providers in adopting and effectively using electronic health records, and ensures that the SHIN-NY provides services to support the State’s public health and Medicaid efforts.

Position Summary:

NYeC is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and supporting the accounting department in a variety of tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their accounting skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This position will be operated out of the Albany, NY office location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare and post key monthly journal entries for both income and expenditures.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, depreciation, and accrued expenses
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting, forecasting, preparing tax documents, financial reports and monthly closings.
• Participate in annual audits of our financial statements, working closely with our external auditors.
• Maintain complete and organized documentation of all financial transactions.
• Support other accounting department functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of financial transactions, invoices, and other documentation
• Handle vendor communications and resolve any discrepancies or inquiries
• Help maintain compliance with company policies and procedures related to accounting practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s degree with 5 years of experience) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 2-5 years of experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar finance-related role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Experience with an ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Intact, SAP, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with basic tax regulations and financial reporting standards.

Expectations of Employees:

• Employees work a hybrid in-office schedule in Albany, NY office and then remotely. Barring specific exemptions, team members are expected to work from the office on a regular schedule determined by the COO and on other days specified by their manager (no less than 1 day per week in the office). This schedule is subject to change.
• NYeC supports work happening across New York State. From time to time our team members must visit other parts of the state. The most common requirement is for travel between our New York City and Albany offices. The individual hired should expect to travel to NYC regularly (at least 15% of the time) and as needed.

We consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may cause compensation to vary depending on your skills, experience, qualifications, and home office location (Albany, NY). The annual base salary range for this role for an Albany, NY based candidate is $65,000 to $80,000. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, NYeC will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with NYeC. All compensation questions and comments should be directed to the HR Department representative during your application, interview, and hiring process.

NYeC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with everything listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For more information about NYeC and to apply for this position, visit our website at https://www.nyehealth.org/careers/. We accept online applications only.

Qualifications

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000