Staff Accountant

Knowtion Health; United States; A distancia; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Knowtion Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to support timely financial reporting, maintain general ledger, and assist with month-end close in a healthcare-focused environment.

You will work with cross-functional partners to ensure internal controls and accurate financial statements, while supporting accounts payable/receivable and fixed assets processes.

Formación

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships.
• Ability to communicate accounting matters clearly to appropriate staff.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and review the monthly close process to ensure timely, accurate, and valid financial information.
• Manage the general ledger and trial balance.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting work papers.
• Support the invoice creation and distribution process.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial information to provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Review and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with external audits and tax engagements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documents.
• Assist with multi-state sales tax returns, state income tax filings, and other state reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, enhance processes, and strengthen teamwork.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current practices and recommending changes.

Conocimientos

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Herramientas

Sage Intacct

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting through general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset processes, and works closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners to maintain strong internal controls.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the monthly close process to ensure timely, accurate, and valid financial information.
• Manage the general ledger and trial balance.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting work papers.
• Support the invoice creation and distribution process.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial information to provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Review and improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with external audits and tax engagements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documents.
• Assist with multi-state sales tax returns, state income tax filings, and other state reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, enhance processes, and strengthen teamwork.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current practices and recommending changes.

Education & Experience

• 2-4 years of accounting experience
• Experience with Sage Intacct (preferred)
• Experience in a private equity-backed business (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience in a healthcare or healthcare-related organization (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation or desire to obtain strongly preferred

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting principles
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, highly detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
• Ability to communicate accounting matters clearly to appropriate staff
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines