Staff Accountant

COPE Health Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid vacation

Yearly child/household care stipend

Monthly gym stipend

Yearly company retreat

Job summary

COPE Health Solutions is seeking a junior-level Staff Accountant in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on owning projects within the accounting function, improving processes, and handling confidential information with sound judgment.

The successful candidate will develop expertise across invoicing, reconciliations, general ledger work, and audit coordination while contributing to the team’s efficiency and internal controls. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 2–3 years of corporate accounting experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-driven with ability to prioritize workflow and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable to ensure timely billing and collections.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and journal entries for review by Controller.
• Manage employee and independent contractor commissions; support annual financial statement audit.

Skills

Accounting

Detail-oriented

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

COPE Health Solutions provides our clients with the tools, services and advice they need to be leaders in the healthcare industry. Focusing on all aspects of strategy, population health management, CMS demonstrations, Medicaid redesign, and workforce development, we transform health systems from fragmented fee-for-service to coordinated, financially sustainable population health management systems.

This is a unique opportunity for a driven, detail-attentive, junior-level accountant to join a growing team where advancement is tied to achievement, not tenure. The Staff Accountant will own their own projects and work with the team to identify and address areas of improvement within our accounting function. The Staff Accountant will gain experience with a wide range of accounting and finance operations and take ownership of core operational areas, quickly master new concepts and processes, and handle confidential information with excellent judgment.

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Salary Range: $70,304.00
• Reports To: Controller
• Direct Reports: None
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Work Type: Regular
• Schedule: Full Time

Position Description

• Manage the invoicing and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely billing, collections, and account maintenance.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all bank and credit card accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and ensure account balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for review and approval by the Controller.
• Manage employee and independent contractor commissions.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of the annual financial statement audit.
• Manage the employee expense reporting process, ensuring timely submission, review, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies.
• Manage and reconcile Stripe transactions, including inquiries, refunds, cancellations, and related accounting activity.
• Prepare and submit monthly and annual state tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable deadlines and requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and workflows designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce turnaround times, strengthen internal controls, and streamline accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within accounting and finance functions.
• Provide general accounting, finance, and administrative support as needed and perform additional duties as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree required, preferred in the areas of Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or Finance
• Preference given to candidates pursuing finance or accounting related master’s degree, MBA or CPA certification
• 2-3 years of corporate accounting experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional, business-oriented communication style
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Detail-driven, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects independently
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively while handling multiple projects on various timelines in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical thinking skills and a dedicated work ethic

Technical Skills

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management)
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct Enterprise Solutions or similar programs
• Account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements
• General ledger review, preparation of journal entries

Benefits

At COPE Health Solutions, our team members are the driving force behind the organization’s success and we demonstrate our commitment to them by offering competitive compensation and industry leading benefits. We value our team members' broad range of academic and professional backgrounds and the different perspectives they offer the organization. We invest in education, both formally within the company and through reimbursement for outside coursework, and encourage personal and professional growth.

Our rich benefits plan is designed to support your overall wellbeing, both in and outside of work. Some of our teams’ favorite benefits include unlimited paid vacation, a yearly stipend for child or household care, a monthly gym stipend and bonus and our yearly company retreat. To learn more about our benefits, https://copehealthsolutions.com/careers/benefits/