Staff Accountant

Marathon Health; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

CME support

Job summary

Marathon Health is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the close process and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. You will help with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls while collaborating across teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 1–2 years of experience, and strong Excel skills; NetSuite experience is preferred, with CPA/CPA-eligible candidates favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own key areas of the close process, including accruals, cash, and prepaids.
• Prepare schedules for external auditors and respond to requests.
• Identify process improvements and automation to strengthen controls.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Sarbanes-Oxley

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® reflecting the company’s commitment to building an inclusive high-trust culture where all employees can thrive.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Staff Accountant is a team player who is comfortable working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and desires to develop professionally as the team and the company grow. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s close process, financial reporting, compliance and maintaining strong internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the month-end financial statement close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own key areas of the close process, including month-end accruals, cash, prepaids and other areas of accounting as assigned.
• Assist with preparing schedules for and responding to requests of the external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to expedite close and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus 1-2 years of experience in public and/or corporate accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or CPA eligible preferred. Experience with month-end close and financial reporting. Must possess knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Proficiency with general ledger software (ideally NetSuite)
• Bank reconcilation experience required
• Advanced Excel skills (x-lookup, pivot tables)
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where urgency, accountability, and follow-through are critical
• Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage timelines and deliverables effectively
• Excellent collaboration and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and track record of driving efficiencies with focus on quality

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000/yr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

BENEFITS

• Eligibility varies based on PT or FT status:
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Choice of 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and vision coverage, unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources, Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities
• Family Friendly & Reproductive Health Benefits: Family-building and hormonal health benefits and paid parental leave
• Time-Based Benefits: Generous PTO or FTO, Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters
• Financial Support: Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance, Supplemental Life, Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match and graded vesting
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable

Our benefits are built around access to care that works, starting with FREE Marathon Health services for you and your family, which provides unlimited, free primary care, routine labs, select prescriptions, vaccinations, and virtual mental health care for you and your family so that our teammates can do their best work and build better healthcare.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Marathon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all teammates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Marathon Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

SECURITY & DISPUTE PROTOCOLS

Marathon Health will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind. All our open positions are listed here on our website and any emails sent from our teammates contain the address “@marathon.health”. If you have any questions or concerns about suspicious emails or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [e-mail].