Staff Accountant

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them. We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State, and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.  

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

• Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
• Own It (Drive and ownership)
• Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
• Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Staff Accountant for our Accounting team.

This is a hybrid role that requires a regularly scheduled commute/travel to our main office in New Hyde Park, NY and/or the FreedomCare hub closest to you.

Department & Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and organized Staff Accountant to fill a preparer role within our accounting team. With 2-4 years of experience, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the hands-on preparation of financial documents and reconciliations, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This position focuses on supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial close processes, and transaction-level reconciliations. Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred but not required. The Staff Accountant will report directly to senior accounting staff and play a crucial role in maintaining precise financial records. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on preparer role, focusing on ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information.  

Responsibilities: 

Month-End and Year-End Close Preparation

• Prepare journal entries for the month-end and year-end close, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger 
• Compile and verify supporting documents for the close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data 

General Ledger Maintenance (Preparer Focus)

• Maintain general ledger accounts by entering daily financial transactions, ensuring that all entries are prepared accurately and on time 
• Assist in reconciling intercompany transactions and balance sheet accounts across multiple entities, preparing schedules for review 

Account Reconciliations and Workpapers 

• Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets) and ensure they are accurate and complete 
• Organize workpapers that support financial statement balances, ensuring all required documentation is ready for senior review and audits 

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements by ensuring all data is accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP 
• Help prepare variance analysis reports by compiling the necessary financial data for senior accountants to review 

Compliance and Audit Preparation

• Organize and prepare financial records to ensure they are audit-ready, maintaining proper documentation for all transactions 
• Compile data and support for compliance-related filings (e.g., 1099s, business property taxes), ensuring timely submission to senior accountants for approval 

Process Improvement and Technology Utilization

• Use accounting systems like Sage Intacct to prepare and enter financial data, ensuring proper use of technology to improve efficiency 
• Identify any discrepancies in data during preparation and work to resolve them before submitting for review 

Collaboration Across Departments

• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to ensure proper categorization and preparation of financial transactions 
• Ensure that data from other departments is accurately reflected in the financial records through proper preparation and entry of information

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• 2-4 years of accounting experience in a preparer role, focusing on the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• Proficiency in accounting software (2+ years experience with Sage Intacct or NetSuite required) 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) for preparing financial schedules and reports 
• High degree of accuracy in preparing financial records, with a focus on ensuring data is audit-ready and complies with GAAP 
• Ability to prepare and meet deadlines for monthly and yearly close processes, while handling multiple tasks efficiently 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with other teams in preparing accurate financial data 

Nice-to-Haves:

• Public accounting experience
• CPA or CPA track
• Floqast or Blackline experience 

Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.

This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.