Staff Accountant

SPS Health; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS Health in Denver, CO is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform and review accounting entries, support day-to-day functions, and help improve ERP reporting. You will handle high-volume transactions with strong detail and work closely with the accounting team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, solid Excel skills, and the ability to reconcile accounts, support month-end close, and assist with audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; related experience considered.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with large data sets.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools a must.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting for one line-of-business and serve as contact for subsidiary questions.
• Perform account analysis, reconciliations, and annual audit support as needed.
• Prepare invoices, collect receivables, and assist with month-end closing.
• Assist with revenue recognition entries and cash application processes.
• Support ERP system improvements and reporting templates to boost efficiency.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data management

Time management

Clear communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

PowerQuery

Power BI

Job description

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant performs and reviews accounting entry tasks as well as provides general accounting functions for the accounting department. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for handling complex and high-volume transactions to a high standard of detail and accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting support for one line-of-business; primary point of contact for subsidiary accounting questions.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation, which may include bank statements, intercompany general ledger accounts and trending expense analysis.
• Preparation of client invoices and collections of outstanding accounts receivable balances
• Prepare revenue recognition entries and true-up analysis periodically.
• Manage bank deposits and cash application.
• Assist with financial statement review.
• Assist with month-end closing process.
• Assist with initial internal control evaluations.
• Assist with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits.
• Research and correct account discrepancies.
• Develop cross functional relationships to ensure accurate billing and respond to client inquiries
• Assist with ongoing process improvement and optimization of ERP system (NetSuite).
• Proactively raise and research abnormalities during the monthly accounting process and work with broader accounting and finance teams to correct/improve.
• Look to improve accounting processes where opportunities exist to include the build-out of templates and reports to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information processed.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required or related associate’s degree with minimum of two years of experience. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Proficient ability working in and utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of software required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly detail-orientated and organized; punctual with strong time management.
• Strong data management skills and experience working with high volumes of data; minimum intermediate excel skills and use of pivot tables with ability to leverage Excel(“PowerQuery”)/Power BI a plus.
• Clear and proactive communicator, both with colleagues, external clients, and vendors.
• Ability to maintain financial security by following internal controls and maintain confidentiality with financial information.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a multitude of business areas when required and accept work assignments on a variety of topics to address the business’s new and changing needs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment where change is the norm; strong multi-tasking skills, and flexibility to alternate from one project to the next quickly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee would rarely need to lift to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This role is based in Denver, CO with attendance in the office expected 3 days a week with 2 days remote. Additional flexibility to be remote will be considered based on job performance. Occasional travel to corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, WI may be necessary with emphasis on travel for impact.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

EEO Statement

SPS Health, LLC, and all its affiliates, are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The company complies with the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000 with bonus incentive