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Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full time
Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to improving the standard of care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities nationwide. We implement a data-driven, "treat in place" model that enhances resident health outcomes while saving valuable time and resources for our partner organizations. By managing a network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians, we deliver high-quality, proactive care directly to the bedside. Our passion for positively impacting the lives of residents, administrators, and healthcare professionals drives our commitment to continuously innovate and redefine senior care across the country.

MedElite is a fast-growing healthcare company with a mission to serve a vulnerable, underserved post-acute care facility population across the country. This role offers the opportunity to get involved in meaningful projects and initiatives across the business, with significant opportunity for career advancement as the company continues its year-over-year growth.

As an Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of our financial records and leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate possesses a strong command of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), exceptional analytical skills, and a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership. This role presents an opportunity for the right candidate to assist in reshaping the accounting department to meet the needs of a growing healthcare organization.

This is an in-office role based in our Brooklyn office, with some flexibility as needed.

• The Monthly Close: lead the month-end closing process, including the preparation of complex journal entries and estimates, and review of the accounting team's work
• Technical Accounting: ensure financial statements are in compliance with U.S. GAAP including researching new accounting standards and determining the proper accounting treatment for new transactions
• Internal Controls: review, maintain, and strengthen internal controls to safeguard the company's assets
• Accounts Receivable: supervise customer invoicing and collections to maintain strong cash flow
• Accounts Payable and Credit Card Expenses: oversee invoice entry and coding and review credit card expenses for policy compliance.
• Financial analysis: identify and scrutinize expenses for potential cost savings, research solutions, and present findings to the Controller and CFO.
• Variance Analysis: investigate and explain budget-to-actual variances and monthly/quarterly fluctuations, providing actionable insights to the finance team.
• Leadership: supervise and mentor staff accountant. Manage workload and provide performance feedback
• Process Improvement: identify inefficiencies in the accounting cycle and implement automated solutions with team members across the company.
• Ad hoc requests: assist the Controller, CFO, and other departments with additional reporting and requests as needed

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• Certification: active CPA or working toward CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting experience is a plus).
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables). Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and finance automation platforms (ex: Ramp) a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills along with the ability to effectively communicate with external contacts, internal management, and accounting and finance team
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Benefits
• Complimentary Travel Expenses 

Equal Opportunity Employer

MedElite is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. MedElite is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

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