Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant will support the general accounting office of Stony Brook CPMP, reporting to the Accounting Manager. This full‑time, onsite role involves preparing accurate monthly financial statements and ensuring the integrity of cash handling, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Process cash receipts, deposits, journal entries, and financial reports.
• Perform account reconciliations and support audit data collection.
• Collaborate with the business analytics department on dashboards and reporting.
• Analyze vendor data and assist with procurement tasks.
• Conduct financial analyses such as paymaster and lease reviews.
• Carry out other general accounting, finance, or reporting duties as needed.

Required profile

• Two or more years of accounting work experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent experience).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred: pursuing an advanced degree in finance, accounting, or business analytics.
• Preferred: payroll experience.
• Preferred: cash receipts, deposits, and banking experience.
• Preferred: accounting experience in an academic healthcare organization.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word