Staff Accountant

Versant Health; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, paid vision

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement with employer contribution

Employee wellness resources

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Versant Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. You will support the monthly close, prepare accurate journal entries, and perform detailed reconciliations to ensure timely and precise financial reporting.

You will analyze financial statements, provide insightful variance analyses, and assist with internal and external reporting. The ideal candidate has GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and 2–4 years in accounting, preferably in health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years experience in accounting.
• Proficient with GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and adjust journal entries.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and financial analysis for month-end close.
• Assist with GAAP financial statements and audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Who are we?

Versant Health is one of the nation's leading administrators of managed vision care, serving over 35 million of our clients' members across the United States. Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members' lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice value, and care, we believe that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

Staff Accountant

Who are we?

Versant Health is one of the nation's leading administrators of managed vision care, serving over 35 million of our clients' members across the United States. Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members' lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice value, and care, we believe that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

See how you can make a difference with the support of strong leadership and a team environment.

Versant Health: Making Healthy Vision a Reality for Everyone

What are we looking for?

The Staff Accountant will play an integral role in the Finance Department and will assist the Accounting team in monthly close of the books as well as financial statement analyses. This role will be responsible for preparing accurate financial analysis, journal entries and reconciliations while meeting all financial deadlines. This role will assist with deliverables for interim and annual audits, and statutory filings and will report to the Director, Account for Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Where you will have an impact

• Responsible for preparation of monthly accounting entries and preparing and adjusting journal entries.
• Performing account analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepare schedules and financial analysis for expenses during month end close process.
• Prepare comprehensive responses to management’s inquiries.
• Assist with preparation of schedules for various slides decks for internal and external reporting.
• Develop effective metrics tracking to provide accurate and timely representation demonstrated trends, forecasted needs, and anticipated performance.
• Monitor and analyze raw materials, finished goods, and stockroom inventory levels, productivity, and labor efficiencies.
• Assist in the forecasting and ongoing analysis of fixed and variable labor costs.
• Prepare various schedules and assist outside accountant with any inquiries.
• Work with the Accounting and Finance teams to improve processes.
• Assist with preparation of GAAP financial statements.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist in special projects and department initiatives as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

What’s necessary to do the job?

• Bacelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years experience in Accounting either public or private setting
• Technical knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to apply accounting guidance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of accounting systems and ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
• Two-four years’ experience in health insurance industry preferred

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid vision coverage; paid time off and company holidays; retirement savings with employer contribution; employee wellness resources; and professional development opportunities. Additional benefits may include flexible work arrangements, employee assistance programs, and other programs that support you both at work and beyond.

This role is compensated through a fixed annual salary. The expected salary for this position is $65,000.00 annually, based on role scope, experience, and market considerations. This position is not eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.

• medical, dental, and paid vision coverage
• paid time off and company holidays
• retirement savings with employer contribution
• employee wellness resources
• and professional development opportunities
• Additional benefits may include flexible work arrangements, employee assistance programs, and other programs that support you both at work and beyond.

Versant Health will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process.

Versant Health is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Versant Health without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members’ lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice, value, and care, Versant Health believes that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

Our team is guided by core Leadership Principles—Perspective, Care, Drive, and Ownership—which shape how we work, lead, and grow together.

Our Management Team is committed to fostering a strong and supportive culture, cultivating a thriving work environment, providing clear direction, optimizing resources, enabling innovative solutions, and driving meaningful results.