Job Information
Touro University Accountant III (1199SEIU) in Hawthorne, New York
Overview
Provides support to the Controller and Assistant Controller with account reconciliation and analysis, month-end closing and general ledger account analysis. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Controller and alongside a team of three accountants. Reviews and reconciles reports and financial data with little or no supervision. Collaborates with various departments (Development, Grants, Budgets) to prepare journal entries and analyses. Exercises independent professional judgment in the accounting treatment of moderately complex financial transactions and problems.
Responsibilities
Prepare various bank reconciliations monthly, identify and address reconciling items and work with various departments to correct reconciling items.
Prepare various month end journal entries (accruals, prepaids, capital and operating leases, payroll taxes, credit card contributions, etc.).
Responsible for the accounting of student refund and accounts payable escheatment.
General ledger analysis of various payable accounts.
Review and reconcile the prepaid expense accounts.
Reconcile contributions between the general ledger (Finance) and Raiser’s Edge (Development) to identify and correct postings.
Assist with the review and reconciliation of credit card charges and with vendor payment management.
Establish and maintain approval access in the purchasing system (TouroOne Buy).
Assist with year-end analysis of prepaid expenses and accruals.
Assist the Assistant Controller with quarter-end close reports.
Provide back up to Cashier for daily deposits.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting.
3+ years of accounting experience, including bank reconciliations, financial account analysis and journal entries.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong proficiency in Excel (i.e. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
Experience with Ellucian Banner Finance preferred.
Knowledge and application of basic accounting principles.
Minimum Salary
USD $37.22/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $37.79/Hr.
New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Legal plan
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
Annual Holiday Schedule
*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.
New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-Hawthorne
Requisition ID 2026-13083
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 35
Travel 10%
Category Finance
FLSA Status Non-Exempt