Jr. Staff Accountant

Versant Health•Newtown Square, PA

1d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Staff Accountant supports Versant Health’s operations finance department by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing statements and reports, and analyzing routine financial and operational data. The role includes transactional tracking, identifying data variances, and direct exposure to the operations month-end close process. It is based onsite five days a week in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The position covers general ledger and accounting activities, financial reporting, data analysis and operational auditing, and audit and compliance support. The accountant helps maintain accounting documentation, prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, support period-end close activities, prepare reports, investigate discrepancies, and help improve financial controls and reporting accuracy. The role also requires compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA and information-security requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Accounting is preferred.
One to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, finance, or related experience, or a combination of education and work experience.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
Experience performing account reconciliations and reviewing financial transactions.
Experience analyzing data and identifying discrepancies, trends, and variances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, creating and troubleshooting formulas, cell formatting and organization, sorting, filtering, and data cleansing.
Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis.
Ability to comply with HIPAA and company privacy and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dayforce, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms.
Experience with financial statement preparation and month-end close processes.
Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
Experience working with large datasets and data validation processes.
Coursework or certifications in accounting, auditing, payroll, or financial analysis.
CPA candidate status or progress toward professional accounting certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation.
Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and account variances.
Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
Prepare recurring financial reports and management reporting packages.
Review accounting data and payroll-related reports for accuracy and completeness before submission.
Process accurate financial employee-related reporting data.
Assist with financial statement preparation and supporting schedules.
Compile, validate, and distribute departmental and operational reports.
Meet reporting deadlines while maintaining data accuracy.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Perform data audits to verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting and operational information.
Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results with budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
Investigate and explain significant data variances and reporting discrepancies.
Review large data sets to identify inconsistencies, errors, or unusual transactions.
Partner with operational teams to improve financial controls and reporting accuracy.
Assist with internal and external audit preparation.
Gather, organize, and maintain audit documentation and supporting schedules.
Participate in testing and documentation of internal controls.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting controls and processes.
Comply with HIPAA requirements and company privacy and security guidelines when handling protected health information and other confidential information.