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Providence, Rhode Island, Senior Accountant Brown University To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/300-Richmond-Street/Senior-Accountant_REQ204863 Job Description: SUMMARY: Under direction of the Manager, Research Finance, maintain the accounts and ledgers pertaining to all research grants and contracts at Brown University Health, including account set-up, institutional oversight, and account close-out. Work with the Brown University Health Finance Department, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Control, and Financial Operations to maintain general ledger research responsibility centers. Prepare status and summary financial reports to Federal government agencies and non-federal sponsors. Review research grant expenditures for reasonableness and compliance with applicable Federal regulations and sponsor guidelines. Work with department managers, principal investigators, and research administration staff in the Grants and Contracts Office to resolve sponsored program financial issues. Provide training to various constituents as necessary regarding Research Finance policies and procedures. Maintain communication with departments and provide accurate timely reports on research expenditures. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or other related business discipline plus 5-7 years' experience in research accounting. And/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Competencies Knowledge of OMB 2CFR200-Uniform Guidance and Appendix IX under Part 200-Hospital Cost Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Advanced experience in using spreadsheets, databases, and ERP general ledger systems required. Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown . Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-03 Job Posting Title: Senior Accountant Department: BioMed Research Administration Grade: Grade 10 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type : Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Remote Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Brown is registered to do business. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu . Brown is an E-Verify Employer. EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-473e0dc76bd2c34f9d613e48ed8e5d4b

Stony Brook, New York, Job Description Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, our Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant is a valuable member of our Strategic Analytics team. The Financial Analyst completes and maintains the build and functionality within the Syntellis (formerly McKesson) Decision Support Cost Model. They execute and validate cost accounting jobs and yielded results on a recurring basis. This position also produces and documents costing used in Strategic Analytic reports and/or the Business Intelligence tool. This position works closely with others in Finance and clinical departments. Duties of a Cost Accountant may include the following, but are not limited to: * Completes and maintains the build and functionality within the Syntellis Cost Model. o Maintains and modifies the data structure around all aspects of our cost accounting model including General Ledger (GL), Payroll, Revenue and Expense Reclassifications, Overhead Allocations, Activity and Encounter Costing. o Modifies and creates monthly statistics, documenting any changes in methodology. * Executes and validates cost accounting jobs and yielded results on a recurring basis. o Runs costing jobs in a timely and efficient manner by referring to a task calendar containing current and expected scheduled jobs. o Assists in the validation that the cost methodology produces accurate results. * Creates worksheets in Syntellis that contain cost fields (via formulas or existing) that align with business needs or requirements for specific analyses. o Assists in reviewing and validating costs utilizing the Hospital's BI tool at the completion of every costing cycle and/or refresh. * Assists Sr. Analyst with validation of data to our Decision Support System. o Assists in monthly processing and auditing of GL and Payroll files into Decision Support system, including batch set up, preparation and maintenance as relates to cost accounting processing o Assists in weekly auditing of billing data Integrated into the system. o Runs and downloads reports to Excel in support of revenue calculations and field audits. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. * A m inimum 2 years' progressive finance experience. * Advanced Microsoft Office, and Excel skills. * Strong analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, synthesize and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of hospital financial analysis and cost accounting. * Experience with accounting concepts, budget processes, analytics and planning, service line profitability, forecasting concepts in a healthcare setting. * Experience with integration and interfacing of data feeds from hospital source systems to Decision Support, Cost Accounting Systems. * Experience with SQL or building Tableau dashboards. Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration. Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services* Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen* Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here . Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Anticipated Pay Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $63,672 - $81,713 / year. The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired. Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4,000). Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line. Job:Administrative %26 Professional (non-Clinical)

Stony Brook, New York, Job Description Required Qualifications (as evidenced by attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Four (4) years of full-time professional experience in accounting, including reconciliation, cash management, banking operations, and financial compliance. Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards. Demonstrated experience in ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft or similar). Experience managing month-end close procedures, including adjusting journal entries, applying the matching principle, and account reconciliations. Supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in accounting, including reconciliation, cash management, banking operations, and financial compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Accounting experience in higher education, governmental, or non-profit accounting environments. Experience supporting internal or external audits. Brief Description of Duties: This Assistant Director of Cash Accounting and Banking Services is responsible for overseeing all cash-related accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial transactions and reconciliations, including supervision of staff responsible for daily, monthly, and year-end bank reconciliations across all University accounts. This role provides strategic leadership in cash management, strengthens internal controls, supports audit readiness, and partners across the institution to enhance financial operations and compliance. This incumbent will need to be a highly effective communicator. Cash Management & Banking Operations: Provide leadership and oversight of the cash accounting function, including supervision of staff responsible for daily, monthly, and year-end bank reconciliations across all University accounts. Drive process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Develop detailed process documentation for performing reconciliations and maintain documents to ensure they are current and result in the best operational service. Establish controls to ensure reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and meet period close deadlines. Supervise bank reconciliation process for all campus bank accounts. Supervise research and resolution of all reconciling items in collaboration with Bursar, University Hospital and LIVH Business Office. Coordinate bank adjustments as needed. Analyze banking service encumbrances, expenditures and projected allocation needs. Manage relationships with banking partners and vendors, including coordination of payments, service agreements, and contract adjustments in partnership with the Procurement Office as necessary. Lead system testing efforts related to cash management functionality, including development and execution of test scripts, fit-gap analysis, and implementation support for ERP enhancements. Prepare schedules, documentation, and respond to auditor inquiries related to cash operations for audits. Financial Analysis & Reconciliation: Tax & Finance Analysis and Bank Reconciliation - Perform complex reconciliations and analyses of Dormitory Operating and DIFR-IFR receipts to ensure proper accounting treatment, prepare reconciliations and analyses to identify remittances to fund for amounts released from Tax and Finance (T&F) bank accounts. Reconcile debt service payments from T&F account to SUNY debt service schedules and research discrepancies with System Administration, analyze DASNY overhead and insurance assessments for reasonableness, calculate distribution of assessment to campus garage IFR accounts and coordinate distribution with System Administration. Non-Resident Alien Scholarship Analysis - Oversee reconciliation and analysis of non-resident alien scholarship activity for Graduate School and Athletics Department scholarship recipients, analyze payroll suspense account to identify amounts that need to be corrected, coordinate correcting journal transfers with Expenditure Accounting staff, coordinate student account charges for withholding amounts that need to be recovered from scholarship recipients. Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Unclaimed Funds - Manage the performance periodic search of NYS unclaimed funds database on behalf of University and Hospital to identify accounts belonging to SBU, prepare account claim forms and supporting documentation for submission to OSC, analyze recovered funds to identify proper distribution of recovery, coordinate remittance to central funds, University Hospital and LIVH. Analysis of URAS Student Receivable Balances - Assist with analysis and reconciliation of general ledger student receivable balances to verify accuracy with PeopleSoft Student Financials subsidiary receivable balances. Ad-hoc Reporting and Analysis - Develop and deliver ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as requested by leadership. Design and modify queries relating to areas of responsibility to answer operational questions and assist with data analysis. Special Programs: Oversee monthly reconciliation of Federal and State financial aid programs to ensure compliance and accuracy. Prepare weekly "snapshot" reports on surplus/deficit conditions for all financial aid undistributed accounts. Liaise with Financial Aid, Bursar and Budget Office to resolve deficit conditions to maintain Collection Fund liquidity. Coordinate financial aid drawdowns and ensure timely and accurate reporting to SUNY on-line system. Develop, design, and execute test scripts to ensure the integrity of required functionality relating to the Special Programs function areas of responsibility Assist with the analysis of new functionality to assess feasibility for implementation. Perform related fit-gap analysis. Prepare and maintain documentation relating to business processes in areas of responsibility within the Special Programs function. Prepare audit schedules relating to the Special Programs function. Manage year-end GL close for Special Programs function - review GL closing rules, add chart of account values, review and verify accuracy of post-close trial balance. Monitor and report on cash utilization for student loan programs to identify potential excess cash conditions. Assist with Financial Aid program expenditure projections for planning and budgeting purposes. Assist with Sole Custody and Cash Advance report preparation. Oversee annual Unclaimed Funds reporting. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Supervise the preparation, review, and timely filing of monthly/quarterly NYS Sales Tax return (ST-809 and ST-810), ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Coordinate data collection with campus revenue units and validate completeness and accuracy of reported information. Prepare and review journal entries related to sales tax liability and remittance. Conduct ongoing analysis of campus activities to determine tax applicability and ensure proper treatment. Maintain detailed reconciliation workpapers and support documentation for all tax filings. Financial Reporting & Close Support: Lead identification and recording of accruals, including unrecorded expenses and revenues, in accordance with GAAP/GASB. Prepare and adjust journal entries and support schedules. Oversee reconciliation of key general ledger accounts (cash, AR, AP, prepaids, accruals) to support documentation. Prepare and review workpapers supporting financial statement balances, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness. Perform analytical procedures and recalculations to support internal and external audit reviews. Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Supervise, mentor, and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology, and enhance data integrity across financial systems. Serve as a key liaison across Finance, Bursar, Financial Aid, Procurement, and external partners to ensure alignment and operational excellence. Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission. Special Notes: This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA . In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here . Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Job:Administrative %26 Professional (non-Clinical)

Kingston, New York,   Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation, review and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements for multiple facilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.   In addition, responsible for performing revenue, expense and FTE budget variance analysis.  Other duties include maintaining accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliations, daily cash reporting, audit work paper preparation, monitoring of all capital lease and debt obligations, recording of journal entries and fixed asset management.  Works directly with both internal and external auditors to provide all requested documentation.  Assists with the annual operating and capital budgets, tax return preparations, financial surveys and other financial reporting requirements.  Acts as liaison with facility department heads to ensure Finance related issues are addressed timely.  The Senior Accountant provides direction and oversight to Staff Accountant which includes review and approval of all prepared journal entries, work papers and other financial analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the preparation, review and analysis of multiple monthly and annual financial statements and participate in month-end financial close review meetings within time frame set by Director of Finance and Senior Management. Responsible for the maintenance and integrity of all general ledger accounts including Joint Ventures, if applicable. Supervision of all day-to-day activities and approval of all work-papers completed by Staff Accountants. Maintain accurate and timely general ledger and balance sheet audit worksheets for review by Director of Finance. Book monthly journal entries; recurring and non-routine. Assist Director of Finance in coordinating miscellaneous functions of the Accounting Department. Responsible for internal and external reporting including all financial surveys, IRS forms, pools, cash receipts assessments, etc. Assist in annual budget and ICR preparation reporting as needed. Compile all supporting schedules for annual tax returns (990’s, 1120’s and CHAR500's) and ensure timely compliance and filing. Act as liaison with outside audit firms and provide all requested documentation. This includes year-end financial statement audit, pension audit, A-133 grant audit, Worker’s Compensation audit, REAC filing, etc. Analyze monthly expense and FTE budget variances. Monitor capital lease and all debt obligations of the facility and reconcile the related long-term and short-term liability accounts. Prepare and update, on a monthly basis, schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment acquisitions and disposals and estimated depreciation calculations. Maintain effective communications between hospital departments to ensure Finance related issues of the department are addressed. Refer unresolved matters to management as appropriate. Maintain facility financial information systems (Kreg BUD, AllScripts and Sage). Recommend and develop processes for streamlining financial operations. Annual filing of NYS Unclaimed Funds submission. Research and submit for unclaimed funds due all HealthAlliance facilities throughout the fiscal year. Reconciliation of cash receipts/disbursements on a daily basis requiring verification to General Ledger and bank support. Preparation of weekly cash disbursement outflow report for cash reporting. Performs any other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE Solid accounting background with prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Strong computer skills - Microsoft Excel, Access and Outlook OTHER Strong financial analysis skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task; excellent organization and communication skills    

New York, New York, Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: full-time Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.   Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, Tax, the Associate Director serves a key role in the Tax Department and in managing tax compliance and associated processes for the University.  Responsibilities Responsibilities include: facilitating all aspects of the annual University Form 990 filing, the annual filings of University affiliates, international hiring committee coordination Form 4720 filing, and related net investment income and excess executive compensation excise tax computation, assisting with the Form 990-T filing,  general tax return compliance support, planning and research including the compilation of necessary information, the preparation, review, coordination and filing of various state, federal and international tax returns, forms and schedules, contributing to the development of tax related procedures, training and informational material, research and remain informed about new University initiatives and changing laws that impact not-for-profit organizations and the higher education sector, and be proactive in the development of the related University policies and procedures incorporating the changes in the laws, gather, review, and analyze financial and operational information for a wide variety of international, federal, and/or state tax filings, partner with operational units to ensure compliant processes and operations, and will assist in the development of an approach to monitor processes to ensure continued tax compliance throughout the University, conduct periodic in-house reviews of various procedures, or processes to ensure ongoing compliance with tax-related regulations and make recommendations to the Executive Director, Tax, Controller or other senior management to enhance and reinforce compliance, directly supervises a senior tax accountant on a project, initiative, or task basis, performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five to seven years related experience and at least 2 years experience with exempt organization taxation required. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in an applicable field and/or CPA desirable.   Experience in public accounting, higher education or non-profit preferred.  PeopleSoft or other ERP experience a plus.    Experience using tax return preparation software preferred.    Other Requirements Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required.   Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and able to manage and meet deadlines.   Must be able to demonstrate excellent research, analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.    Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.    Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.   Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.