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Senior Accountant Department of Financial Planning
Company : BronxCare Health System
Location : Bronx, NY, 10456
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Primarily responsible for all accounting and reporting functions related to the BLISS grant (.75FTE). Hospital financial tasks as assigned (.25FTE).
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its employees.
- Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. Contribution and participation includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service.
- Assist in the timely performance of all accounting tasks, such as journal entries, accounts payable, payroll, closing books and maintaining accounting systems.
- Prepare monthly financial statements.
- Prepare financial and statistical reports required by BLISS funding agency.
- Assist in preparation of BLISS grant applications and budget.
- Maintain a permanent file documenting information reported.
- Assist in all functions of the statistics unit, position control system, fixed assets system and other projects as required.
Qualifications
- Experience in accounting/finance, including analysis and IS systems
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- Computer literate including Excel, Word and ability to master Hospital systems.
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Frequently asked questions
Mastery of Excel is crucial for handling complex accounting tasks at BronxCare Health System. Familiarity with hospital-specific accounting systems and reporting tools also enhances efficiency, particularly when managing grant-related financial data and monthly statements.
Grant accounting expertise is valuable for managing funds such as the Bliss grant at BronxCare. It ensures accurate budget preparation, compliance with funding agencies, and detailed financial reporting, which are vital for sustaining healthcare programs.
Senior Accountants at BronxCare can progress into managerial roles overseeing multiple departments or transition into financial planning director positions. Gaining expertise in hospital finance systems and grant management paves the way for leadership in healthcare finance.
While a BA/BS in accounting or finance is standard, certifications like CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) can enhance credibility in Bronx’s competitive healthcare finance landscape, improving prospects at institutions like BronxCare Health System.
The Bronx exhibits steady demand for accounting professionals with healthcare finance skills. Candidates with grant management experience and proficiency in hospital systems face moderate competition, balancing local demand against the specialized nature of BronxCare’s needs.
At BronxCare, Senior Accountants balance grant fund management with hospital financial operations, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and risk management, which may be more integrated than typical hospital accountant roles in NYC.
BronxCare’s Senior Accountants play a key role in maintaining financial transparency for community grants like the Bliss grant, ensuring funds are allocated properly to programs that serve Bronx residents, reflecting the organization’s community-focused mission.
Senior Accountants in Bronx’s healthcare sector earn between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience and specific responsibilities such as grant management and financial reporting at institutions like BronxCare Health System.
Unlike corporate finance roles, this position at BronxCare blends traditional accounting tasks with healthcare-specific duties, including compliance with infection control policies and participation in continuous quality improvement teams.
The Bronx’s diverse population requires financial planning that supports equitable healthcare delivery, pushing Senior Accountants at BronxCare to align budgeting and reporting with community health priorities and grant requirements.