Senior Accountant

Somatus; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized personal healthcare

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Somatus is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records under US GAAP. This role drives close processes, analyzes variances, and collaborates with FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors to improve controls and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and preferably CPA with Big 4 exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3 - 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and continuous improvement of close processes.
• Perform variance and flux analysis, investigate drivers of change, and clearly communicate explanations to management.
• Write, modify and generate general ledger reports as needed.
• Participates in the development and documentation of formal accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memorandums to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A and Reporting teams on ERP enhancements, reporting optimization, and close efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification strongly preferred

Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ZIP

Excel

Job description

As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home™.

Care at Somatus goes beyond treatment. Through a whole ‑ person approach, we deliver outcomes ‑ driven integrated care and show up #SomatusStrong for our patients and teammates. We partner closely with health plans, health systems, and provider groups to support patients with, or at risk of developing, cardio, kidney, metabolic, or other chronic conditions.

We hire the brightest and boldest – talent driven by purpose and impact. Since our founding in 2016, our growth trajectory isn’t just a milestone – it’s a signal. Our leadership values culture and leads with intention as we remain dedicated to driving clinical excellence.

Does this sound like you? Keep reading.

How We’ll Support You:

We offer 25+ health, growth, and wealth work perks to help teammates be the best version of themselves, including:

• Subsidized personal healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental & Vision, plus Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO
• Professional development: CEU and tuition reimbursement

The Senior Accountant is a critical individual contributor responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial records and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and is designed for a high-performing professional who can own complex accounting areas, apply technical judgment, and drive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and control processes. A successful Senior Accountant is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and capable of operating independently while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes and continuous improvement of close processes.
• Perform variance and flux analysis, investigate drivers of change, and clearly communicate explanations to management. Responsible for invoice creation, submission, and monitoring of the Company’s receivables aging
• Write, modify and generate general ledger reports as needed
• Participates in the development and documentation of formal accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memorandums to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A and Reporting teams on ERP enhancements, reporting optimization, and close efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure SOX compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3 - 4+ years of progressive accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification strongly preferred
• Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience with procurement/vendor onboarding/spend management platforms (ZIP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis); ability to work with large data sets
• High intellectual curiosity and ability to think critically beyond transactional processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet communicated and expected deadlines
• Able to leverage the work of others and add value, absorbing feedback, and carrying a task to competition
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, leadership, co-workers, clients, and others courteously and professionally.
• Ability to delegate, develop teammates, and expand the capacity of the team

Compensation:

$95,000 to $110,000 per year

We offer competitive compensation that reflects market conditions and recognizes the skills, experience, and contributions of our team members. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location and may fall outside of the range shown above. In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus in accordance with the Company's applicable incentive compensation plans.

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities requiredofthe employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.