Staff Accountant

Versant Health, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness resources

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Versant Health, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. You will assist with month-end close, journal entries and reconciliations, and support audits and statutory filings.

The role requires 2–4 years of accounting experience and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and NetSuite is preferred, with a focus on accurate financial analysis and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years accounting experience in public or private setting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to apply guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, esp. Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and adjust journal entries.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules for month-end close and management reporting.
• Respond to management inquiries with accurate data.
• Assist with GAAP financial statements and audits.
• Support process improvements across Finance and Accounting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Ability to apply accounting guidance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?

TheStaffAccountant 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 theDirector, 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 toapplyaccounting guidance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of accounting systems and ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
• Two-fouryears’ 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.

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 Affinitve Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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.