Staff Accountant I — Remote-First + Flexible PTO

RethinkFirst; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

11 paid company holidays

Job summary

RethinkFirst, a market leader in behavioral and mental health technology, offers a remote-first accounting role supporting month-end close, reconciliations and audit readiness. The position emphasizes accuracy, strong Excel skills, and adherence to GAAP within a flexible, nationwide remote setup.

Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, with keen attention to detail and a drive for timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance with 2–3 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist the month-end close process, including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and management review.
• Support external auditors by providing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards.

Skills

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

RethinkFirst, a market leader in behavioral and mental health technology, offers a remote-first accounting role supporting month-end close, reconciliations and audit readiness. The position emphasizes accuracy, strong Excel skills, and adherence to GAAP within a flexible, nationwide remote setup.

Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, with keen attention to detail and a drive for timely financial reporting.