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The Accounting Department at Memorial Sloan Kettering is seeking an Accountant to join our Grants and Contracts Accounting team. Join us today and help make a difference every day!

You will:

• Collect, record, summarize and report accounting transactions consistent with generally accepted accounting principles for healthcare and not-for-profit entities.
• Prepare monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts. This includes ensuring the accuracy of data in each account by researching the nature of recorded transactions, reviewing underlying supporting documentation (vendor bills, etc.) and preparing journal entries as applicable. This may also include preparing monthly reconciliation schedules, preparing and monitoring grant-related activities as well as maintaining sub-systems of the General Ledger.
• Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed.
• Prepare financial information to be provided to the external auditors and other regulatory agencies.
• Provide back-up assistance to other Accountants in the General Accounting department by learning the day-to-day functions and act as substitute periodically.

You are:

• Eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with high energy and passion.
• Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives and goals.
• Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances.

You have:

• At least 1-2 years experience in accounting or finance
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with accounting software application a plus
• Experience working in healthcare/not-for-profit fields preferred

This position will have a hybrid work schedule (on-site/remote).

We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. Its important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best!