Staff Accountant

Hopscotch Primary Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopscotch Primary Care in Chicago is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide essential financial and accounting support, primarily handling accounts payable and related reconciliations. You will also touch payroll, 401(k) entries, and GAAP-based reporting to support month-end close.

The role requires a degree in accounting or finance, 2 years of progressive accounting experience, and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Sage Intacct. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable processing, vendor invoicing and coding.
• Cash reconciliation and regular bank reconciliations.
• Payroll and 401(k) journal entries and analysis.
• Tax and audit support, including audit documentation.
• Month-end close activities and GAAP financial statements.
• Prepare and distribute Forms 1099 as required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

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.