About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK – Accountant

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), our accountants play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, supporting the organization’s mission to deliver world-class cancer care. In this role, you’ll contribute to maintaining strong financial operations through analysis, reporting, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Role Overview

· Collect, record, and summarize financial transactions in compliance with GAAP.

· Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger.

· Perform daily data entry and coding responsibilities to maintain financial records.

· Complete non-complex monthly account analyses and reconciliations.

· Prepare audit-ready financial information for internal and external stakeholders.

· Support regulatory compliance reporting requirements for healthcare and nonprofit operations.

· Assist with ad-hoc financial reporting and special projects.

· Partner with colleagues across finance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency.

· Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and practices.

Key Qualifications

· Strong understanding of general ledger fundamentals and posting rules.

· Knowledge of healthcare or nonprofit accounting standards is a plus.

· Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and analyses.

Core Skills

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Proficiency with financial systems, data entry, and reporting.

· Effective communication skills to collaborate with auditors and team members.

· Ability to adapt quickly and contribute to multiple projects.

Additional Information:

· Schedule: Hybrid; 99% remote with flexibility to come on site a few times a year

· Location: 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY

· Report to: Team Lead, Accounting

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

Pay Range: $62,600.00 - $97,100.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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