Staff Accountant

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000
Work Schedule: 100% On-Site

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a hospital and its affiliated entities. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP and plays an integral role in the monthly close, reporting, and analysis. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative finance team.

• Support month-end and year-end close processes for multiple legal entities, including participation in close review meetings

• Maintain general ledger accuracy, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit-ready work papers

• Prepare both recurring and non-routine journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expense activity

• Assist with internal and external reporting requirements such as financial surveys, IRS filings, cost reporting, and cash assessments

• Contribute to budget preparation, ICR reporting, and financial planning activities

• Compile and maintain schedules supporting annual tax filings (Forms 990, 1120, CHAR
  500)

• Prepare the Consolidated Fiscal Report for Special Needs Preschool programs

• Analyze monthly expense trends and FTE budget variances, identifying notable fluctuations

• Track and reconcile capital leases and debt-related accounts

• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations

• Partner with hospital leadership and department heads to address accounting and reporting inquiries

• Maintain financial data tables, interfaces, and system inputs

• Reconcile daily cash activity and bank statements, ensuring alignment with the general ledger

• Prepare weekly cash disbursement summaries

• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately and assist with ad hoc projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

• 3–5 years of accounting experience

• Healthcare or multi-entity accounting experience preferred but not required

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  
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  2026