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CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Accounting & Finance
Syracuse, NY, USA
Posted on Nov 22, 2025
CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT
- Syracuse
- Management & Professional
- Full-time
- Opening on: Nov 20 2025
- Financial Services-General
- State of New York
- College Accountant, NSSL4
- 87541
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Accountant to support the financial management of healthcare contracts. In this role, you will review contract terms, prepare and process invoices, maintain subsidiary ledgers, and perform routine account reconciliations. You will post and monitor transactions within Lawson, QuickBooks, and other healthcare accounting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and experienced in healthcare finance and contract administration.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting and two years accounting experience required. Knowledge of accounting standards, policies and procedures.
Ability to identify issues and propose solutions. Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills as well as familiarity with spreadsheet applications such as Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree, CPA or certification in healthcare related organization preferred. Two years accounting experience in a healthcare related organization preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables) and database management applications such as Access or SQL a plus.
Work Days:
M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm
Message to Applicants:
This position has the option to be fully remote.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources