Staff Accountant

Spring Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Therapist visits (Spring Health)

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Noom program

Fertility support

Wellhub

BrightHorizons childcare

Dev reimbursement

Donation matching

Job summary

Spring Health is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time, hybrid role in NYC. You will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting, in collaboration with Accounts Payable, Payroll, and FP&A teams.

You will help automate workflows and ensure data integrity in the AI-enabled environment. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years of accounting experience, with strong US GAAP knowledge and ERP experience (Netsuite preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting principles.
• Familiarity with enterprise ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Demonstrated AI fluency and experience applying AI tools to improve work speed and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other recurring entries with supporting documentation.
• Own assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate discrepancies and resolve items promptly.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with timely task completion.
• Maintain general ledger schedules for cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payroll, and other areas.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and explain material activity.
• Follow US GAAP, internal controls, and company policies; surface risks before they affect reporting.
• Document workflows and improve processes using systems, automation, and AI while protecting data.
• Contribute to finance system enhancements and special projects during scale.

Skills

US GAAP

Netsuite

Advanced Excel

AI fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our mission: eliminating every barrier to mental health.

Spring Health is a global mental health company on a mission to eliminate every barrier to mental health. We're building a world where getting support is simple, personal, and built around the person, so care can continue through every job, move, health plan, and life stage.

Our AI-native platform helps us deliver personalized support across self-guided tools, coaching, therapy, medication management, and specialty care. With outcomes independently validated by JAMA Network Open and the Validation Institute, Spring Health reaches more than 170 million people worldwide through leading employers, health plans, and partners.

As an AI-native company, we believe technology should expand the reach, quality, and humanity of care. Every Spring Health team member is expected to use AI tools thoughtfully, apply human judgment to AI outputs, and keep building AI fluency in ways that support their role and our mission.

Spring Health is actively seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will support our day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. This is a full-time, hybrid position with the expectation to be in office 1-2 days per month at our NYC Office. Occasional travel may be required for team or company events/meetings.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and other recurring entries with complete supporting documentation.
• Own assigned bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve or elevate open items promptly.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes by completing assigned tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain general ledger schedules for cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payroll, and other assigned accounting areas.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and clearly explain material or unusual activity. Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A, Procurement, and business teams to improve the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Follow U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls; surface risks or inconsistencies before they affect reporting.
• Document recurring workflows and improve accounting processes through thoughtful use of systems, automation, and AI, while validating outputs and protecting confidential information.
• Contribute to finance system enhancements, special projects, and other priorities as the company and accounting organization scale.

What success looks like in this role:

• Assigned close work is completed by agreed deadlines and supports our company close
• At least one meaningful accounting workflow improvement is implemented or advanced each quarter, reducing manual effort, cycle time, or error risk.
• Finance and business partners receive timely, clear answers, and potential issues are surfaced before they affect reporting deadlines.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth environment
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting principles
• Familiarity with enterprise ERP systems (Netsuite a plus) and advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software
• Demonstrated AI fluency and experience applying AI tools to increase the speed and quality of your work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Nice to have:

• Active pursuit of CPA licensure
• Experience in the healthcare or technology sector

Benefits provided by Spring Health:

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring. You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accounts HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning
• A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.
• At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Access to Noom, a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals.
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
• Access to Wellhub, which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription
• Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.

Not sure if you meet every requirement? Research shows that women and people from historically underrepresented communities often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification compared to other similarly-qualified candidates.

At Spring Health, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to Thrive.

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Spring Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Spring Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.