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Accountant

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Nov 4 2026
  • Financial Services-General
  • State of New York
  • College Accountant, NSSL4
  • 91638
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Accountant supports accurate and timely financial operations through general accounting, reconciliation, cash reporting, and financial recordkeeping activities. This position works across a variety of accounting functions and requires knowledge of accounting standards, policies, and procedures, along with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel are important for success in this role. Hospital or healthcare accounting experience is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Do

  • Maintain the accounts receivable interface.
  • Prepare and post monthly and year-end journal entries.
  • Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers and reconcile assigned accounts to the general ledger.
  • Review daily and monthly cash activity and prepare weekly cash reports.
  • Maintain record retention documentation and file for unclaimed funds.
  • Perform physical inventory at various locations twice annually.
  • Complete ad hoc accounting projects and requests as needed.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Through accurate reconciliations, financial reporting, cash review, and supporting documentation, you will help maintain reliable accounting records and effective financial operations. Your ability to recognize issues and propose solutions will also support accurate and efficient accounting processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • Two (2) years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree.
  • CPA or certification in a healthcare-related organization.
  • Two (2) years of accounting experience in a healthcare-related organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables.
  • Experience with database management applications such as Access or SQL.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday Days

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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