Accountant I at Americare in New York, NY

Job Description:

Position: Accountant

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile payroll registers and related reports to general ledger activity, researching and resolving variances promptly
• Record payroll taxes, employer paid liabilities, and other payroll related transactions
• Solid knowledge of full cycle payroll, payroll journal entries, accruals, account reconciliation, and month end close activities
• Quarterly 941 reconciliations to general ledger
• Monthly general ledger account analysis and reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries including monthly and yearly closing entries
• Assist with month/year end closings and audits
• Assist with ongoing projects as needed

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting

• Healthcare experience preferred but not required

• Workday/ OSV knowledge a plus

• Understanding of payroll tax reporting, withholdings, and employer tax responsibilities

•Strong math and computer skills

• Proficient using Excel (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Team-Player

• Attention to Detail

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

Americare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, age, creed, marital and partnership status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, past or present physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, veteran or military status or citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.