Staff Accountant – New Hyde Park, New York
Position Type: Accounting & Finance
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation:
- Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- In-office Monday through Friday
- Based at Headquarters in New Hyde Park, NY
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing to a fast-growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization.
Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and eager to continue developing their accounting skillset within a collaborative, high-growth environment.
This hands-on role provides exposure to a broad range of accounting functions across a rapidly expanding organization supporting more than 160 dental practices throughout the Northeast.
About the Organization
This dentist-led organization has grown into one of the Northeast’s leading dental support organizations, supporting more than 160 dental practices across eight states.
Backed by a premier private equity sponsor, the company continues to expand through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. The finance team serves as a critical business partner to leadership, providing the financial insights and operational support necessary to sustain rapid growth.
This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a sophisticated, multi-site healthcare organization while working alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
- Assist with daily accounting activities and financial transactions
- Support the integrity and accuracy of financial records
Financial Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
- Support interim and annual audit requests
- Analyze financial data and assist with variance investigations
- Provide reporting support to accounting leadership as needed
Month-End Close
- Participate in monthly close activities and reporting deadlines
- Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
- Ensure timely completion of assigned close responsibilities
Prepaids, Fixed Assets & Banking
- Manage prepaid expense schedules and ensure accurate expense recognition
- Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
- Perform daily banking activities and account reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve banking discrepancies when necessary
Accounts Payable & Operational Support
- Assist with accounts payable processing and reconciliations
- Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions
- Collaborate with operational departments to obtain necessary financial information
- Support cross-functional initiatives and accounting projects
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
- Support internal control procedures and compliance initiatives
- Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests
- Maintain adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible health and vision insurance plan options
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Generous paid time off, including up to 3 weeks annually
- Annual personal "You Day"
- Heavily discounted dental services for employees and immediate family members
- Professional development opportunities
- Additional employee perks and fringe benefits
Benefits available to full-time employees working 30+ hours per week.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience required
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with general ledger reconciliations and month-end close activities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
Preferred Skills
- Experience with prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and banking reconciliations
- Experience supporting accounts payable processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Sage Intacct preferred
- Familiarity with private equity-backed or multi-site organizations preferred
- Experience utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar technologies to improve efficiency and workflow automation
- Desire to continuously learn and develop technical accounting skills
Why Join Us
- Join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed healthcare organization
- Gain exposure to complex accounting functions within a multi-site enterprise
- Work alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals
- Build valuable technical accounting, reporting, and business partnership skills
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Play a meaningful role in supporting an organization serving more than 160 dental practices across the Northeast