Staff Accountant

Hopscotch-Primary-Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopscotch Primary Care is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the finance team with AP, cash reconciliation, payroll and 401(k) accounting, tax and audit support.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, onboarding vendors, reconciling cash, posting payroll and 401(k) entries, and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements with commentary for month-end close. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration in a HIPAA-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance required.
• Two years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with an expense management platform.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with NetSuite or Sage Intacct or similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Monitor corporate card spending and expense reports; flag exceptions to policies.
• Onboard new vendors, collect W-9 forms and payment information before setup.
• Record cash journal entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Post payroll and 401(k) journal entries using the GL interface.
• Prepare month-end close documents and GAAP-compliant statements.
• Assist with tax and audit support and annual 1099 preparation.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Paylocity

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Role Summary

The Staff Accountant provides financial and accounting support to a healthcare organization, with primary responsibility for accounts payable. The role also encompasses cash reconciliation, payroll and 401(k) accounting, fee-for-service revenue recognition, and tax and audit support.

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable

• Review and approve vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding
• Monitor corporate credit card spending and expense reports, and flag exceptions to CME and expense reimbursement policies
• Onboard new vendors, including collecting W-9 forms and payment information and verifying all details before account setup

Cash En tries and Bank Reconciliation s

• Record cash journal entries , including sweeps and transfers between entities
• Monitor cash accounts and perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Research and resolve reconciling items promptly

Payroll and 401(k) Journal Entries

• Post payroll and 401(k) journal entries using the ADP general ledger interface (GLI)
• Prepare the monthly payroll analysis and explain month-over-month variances

Tax and Audit

• Compile annual audit support documentation as part of testing procedures
• Prepare and distribute Forms 1099 based on annual accounts payable spending

Month-End Close

• Assist with other month-end close processes as applicablePrepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Own the month-end close handoff by assembling supporting documentation and commentary on variances and performance, providing the finance team with the clarity needed to close efficiently and with confidence

About You

• Degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred
• Two years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with an expense management platform
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or a similar multi-dimensional financial ERP system

Software and Skills

• Finance by Paylocity (formerly Airbase) : invoice, credit card, and expense management
• NetSuite: general ledger and ERP
• Microsoft Office: strong proficiency in Excel expected
• Claude and Claude Code: AI tools used to streamline analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Athena EMR: revenue cycle and clinical system data
• Palantir Foundry: data platform for reporting and analysis

At Hopscotch Primary Care, we embrace diversity, invest in a culture of inclusion and positivity and encourage all to apply to join our team. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

As set forth in Hopscotch Primary Care’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.