Staff Accountant II

LifeStance Health Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

LifeStance Health Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant II for a remote role in the United States. The position participates in month-end close, prepares journal entries, and supports audits. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, along with maintaining accurate financial records.

The candidate will apply US GAAP knowledge, have strong Excel skills, and demonstrate analytical thinking with high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, flux/variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations during month end close process.
• Assist in implementing and documenting accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams outside of the Accounting Department.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits including preparation of required schedules and supporting auditors through processes.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and non-compliance issues.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Staff Accountant IIApply: Remote: USA-Remote: Full time: Posted Today: JR106775At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!*LifeStance Health Values** Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.* Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.* Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.* One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.*Benefits* As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program. **ROLE OVERVIEW** Our Accounting team is looking for a Corporate staff accountant with a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will participate in the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations, assist with annual audit and quarterly reviews, and support ad-hoc projects. You will also collaborate with other teams within and outside of the Accounting Department. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.* Prepare journal entries, flux/variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations during month end close process.* Assist in implementing and documenting accounting procedures.* Collaborate with other teams outside of the Accounting Department.* Answer financial and accounting questions by researching and interpreting data.* Assist with annual internal and external audits including preparation of required schedules, providing requested backup, and walking auditors through processes.* Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.* Other projects as necessary.**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.* 2+ years accounting experience.* Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).* Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel.* An eye for process improvement, ability to challenge the status quo, and identify improvements.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to think critically, take ownership, and see a process/project through to the end.* High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.* Adaptability, responsiveness to change, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.* Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.* LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.* Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. **COMPENSATION: Compensation:** $62,000 - $73,000/annually, plus annual bonus potential