Senior Accountant

Greatergoodhealth; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare startup is seeking a Senior Accountant to establish their in-house accounting function. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the accounting processes and drive improvements in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of accounting experience, a strong understanding of GAAP, and a passion for continuous improvement. As a key team member, you'll have the autonomy to shape the accounting landscape while collaborating closely with leadership to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming senior healthcare and making a meaningful impact in underserved communities.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

401K Program with Company Match

Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement

Wellness Resources

Comprehensive Life and AD&D Coverage

Employee Discount Savings Program

Voluntary Insurance Plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience managing AP and supporting AR processes.
• Familiarity with audit prep and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core accounting operations and implement processes.
• Manage the full accounts payable process and ensure timely payments.
• Lead month-end close processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting Experience

GAAP Knowledge

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Audit Preparation

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA (Preferred)

Tools

Accounting Software

Excel

Job description

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Position:Senior Accountant

Location: Remote

Job Id:370

# of Openings:1

Job Title:Senior Accountant

Company Description:
Greater Good Health is a community of healthcare providers, operators, and builders whose mission is to address health disparities and reimagine senior healthcare. To do this, we partner with payers to bring value-based primary care to underserved communities and work alongside risk-bearing organizations to develop innovative, value-based clinical programs – all designed exclusively for older adults and their unique healthcare needs.

Grounded in our mission and core values, we are building a better, simpler healthcare experience for the patients we serve and the providers who care for them.

If this vision resonates with you, we hope you consider bringing your passion, your energy, your curiosity to Greater Good Health.

The Opportunity:
We’re currently seeking a Sr. Accountant to join us as our first in-house accounting hire. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated professional to lay the foundation of our accounting function and grow alongside a dynamic, fast-paced, impact-driven startup that’s changing healthcare for the better. Our ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative, and scrappy. The candidate MUST be obsessed with continuous improvement, exhibiting a growth mindset personally/professionally, while driving to create continual improvements to our accounting processes and capabilities.

As an early hire on our Accounting Team, this role will come with a ton of autonomy, a broad scope, and will allow you to put your fingerprints on our processes as we build it from the ground up. From day one, you will have an impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our daily operations, and a lasting influence on our growth plans. You will have high leadership visibility, and lots of room for advancement within Greater Good Health.

Responsibilities:

• As our Sr. Accountant, you’ll be both a hands-on contributor and a strategic thinker. You’ll take ownership of core accounting operations, implement processes and systems, and work closely with leadership to help us scale responsibly. Your day-to-day will include
• Owning the full accounts payable process, from invoice intake to payment execution, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Preparing for and managing audit processes, including gathering supporting documentation, coordinating with external auditors, and ensuring timely responses to audit inquiries
• Supporting tax compliance by collaborating with external tax team to provide schedules, reconciliations, and documentation needed for federal, state, and local tax filings (income, franchise, sales/use, etc.)
• Supporting the accounts receivable process, including tracking receivables, reconciling payments, and communicating with customers as needed
• Leading the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Overseeing payroll processing, including reviewing payroll for accuracy, proper tax withholdings, and benefit deductions, while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensuring payroll compliance and reporting, including oversight of payroll tax filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s, 1099s), staying current on relevant legal and regulatory updates, and supporting internal and external payroll audits.
• Reconciling payroll-related accounts and ensuring accurate integration with the general ledger, including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies.
• Establishing and documenting accounting policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant tax/regulatory requirements
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts
• Manage state expansion efforts to ensure we can operate, generate revenue and hire team members in new states
• Collaborating cross-functionally with teams like People, Legal, and Tech
• Evaluating and implementing accounting tools and software to support efficiency and scale

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• A strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience managing AP and supporting AR processes
• Familiarity with audit prep and working directly with external auditors
• Experience supporting tax compliance and coordinating with third-party tax providers
• Experience in startups or healthcare is a plus
• CPA preferred, but not required

What Will Make You Successful at GGH:

• If you “bring it” every day and are continually hungry to learn, share, and tackle challenges.
• You thrive in an environment that champions learning, growth, agency, and autonomy. We support each team member to work at the “top of their license” and find fulfillment in their work.
• We can trust that your words and actions align. We own our mistakes and share our learning with others. We think and act with consideration for people, time, rules, resources, ethics, and GGH’s success.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package:We offer a competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits:Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, to prioritize your health and well-being. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) available
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave:Enjoy paid holidays, vacation time, and paid parental leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance and spend quality time with your loved ones
• 401K Program with Company Match:Plan for your future with our 401K program, featuring a company match, to help you save for retirement
• Monthly Phone/Internet Reimbursement:Stay connected with our monthly phone and internet reimbursement, ensuring you have the tools you need to excel in your role
• Wellness Resources:Access to BetterHelp sessions and a monthly wellness benefit to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Comprehensive Life and AD&D Coverage:Enjoy peace of mind with 100% premiums covered by GGH for Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for full-time team members. Additionally, voluntary supplemental life insurance is offered at a discounted rate
• Employee discount savings program:Save on travel, entertainment, streaming services, online shopping and so much more!
• Voluntary Insurance plans:We offer voluntary short term disability, critical illness and accident plans foradditional financial security during periods of illness or injury that prevent you from working for a set period of time

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. GGH is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Greater Good Health seeks information for job applications from candidates in the U.S. through only the following channels:

• The Greater Good Health website and Paycor Recruiting.
• Via email to/from addresses using only the Greater Good Health domain of “@greatergoodhealth.com.”
• Screening and interaction by telephone and through the Zoom platform.

Be aware that:

• Greater Good Health does not use Signal, Wire, Google Hangouts, Telegram App, WhatsApp, or any other platform to conduct interviews as part of our recruiting process or for any recruitment-related activities.
• Disregard any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Greater Good Health via any other means and/or using email addresses with any other domain. In particular, disregard any emails that are sent from free, insecure accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail.
• Greater Good Health will never require you to provide personal information, such as your driver’s license, passport or Social Security Number (SSN) during an interview (this is not needed until later during the background check process).
• Greater Good Health will never ask candidates to provide credit card or bank account information or otherwise transfer money or make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the company.

Greater Good Health seeks information for job applications from candidates in the U.S. through only the following channels:

• The Greater Good Health website and Paycor Recruiting.
• Via email to/from addresses using only the Greater Good Health domain of “@greatergoodhealth.com.”
• Screening and interaction by telephone and through the Zoom platform.

Be aware that:

• Greater Good Health does not use Signal, Wire, Google Hangouts, Telegram App, WhatsApp, or any other platform to conduct interviews as part of our recruiting process or for any recruitment-related activities.
• Disregard any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Greater Good Health via any other means and/or using email addresses with any other domain. In particular, disregard any emails that are sent from free, insecure accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail.
• Greater Good Health will never require you to provide personal information, such as your driver’s license, passport or Social Security Number (SSN) during an interview (this is not needed until later during the background check process).
• Greater Good Health will never ask candidates to provide credit card or bank account information or otherwise transfer money or make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the company.

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