Employer: Healthfirst
Position: Staff Accountant (Hybrid)
Location: New York City, New York
Job type: Accounting & Finance
Job overview
Healthfirst, a large not-for-profit health insurer serving New York, is hiring a Staff Accountant on a hybrid schedule. The role is based at 100 Church Street in Lower Manhattan, with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday. Staff accountants keep the general ledger accurate and support reporting for a complex, regulated health plan.
Key duties
Based on the employer’s listing, the day-to-day work typically includes:
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
- Reconcile accounts and resolve differences on time
- Support month-end and year-end close
- Help prepare schedules for audits and regulatory reporting
- Improve accounting processes and documentation
Qualifications
The listing asks for, or prefers, the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Experience with general ledger software such as Workday, Microsoft Dynamics or PeopleSoft
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Clear written communication
Location
The role is based in New York City, New York. Before you apply, plan your commute, including travel time at the start and end of your shift and parking or public transit options, so you can commit to the schedule with confidence.
Schedule: Hybrid, with office days Tuesday to Thursday at 100 Church Street, Manhattan.
Pay
$68,900 to $99,620 per year (New York City area range). Final pay depends on the employer’s offer, your experience and any applicable differentials.
Our career insight
Healthcare and insurance accounting is very process-driven. If you have worked in a regulated industry, say so and name the reports you helped prepare. Being clear about your hybrid availability also helps you stand out. For more tips, read our guide: How to negotiate a job offer across cultures.
How to apply
Apply directly through the employer’s official listing using the button below. SmartLinksJobs is not the employer and never charges applicants. If anyone asks you to pay for training, equipment or a background check before you are hired, stop and report it. Prepare an up-to-date resume that matches the duties above before you click apply.
Closing date: Not stated in the listing. Apply soon, as roles like this can close quickly.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs (Healthfirst listing) – verified Oct 29, 2026