Senior Accountant

Wellbe Senior Medical•Chicago, IL

24d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique role in an innovative, fast-growing, private equity-backed healthcare company. You will be responsible for administering a full range of accounting operations including but not limited to accounting research, calculation of complex expense accruals, lease accounting, monthly close and financial statement preparation, and general accounting process improvement. As a main point of contact for the accounting function, this role will have exposure to all internal departments including field operations, IT, clinical development, and marketing. This role will have significant opportunities for long-term professional growth and development.

Requirements

Four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university majoring in accounting and/or finance
At least four years of accounting and/or auditing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, primarily Excel
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including balancing multiple deadlines
Detail-oriented
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Self-starter and ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant
Experience with NetSuite accounting software
At least two years of auditing experience in public accounting

Responsibilities

Perform daily and monthly accounting activities (e.g., recording journal entries, G/L and bank account reconciliations, monthly close entries) for WellBe including all consolidated entities
Ensure revenues, expenses and balance sheet items are recorded in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with GAAP
Partner with peers in finance, IT, operations, and human resources to obtain the necessary knowledge to be successful in assigned areas
Maintain clear documentation and support for balances
Analyze variances and trends in the balance sheet and income statement accounts
Assist in the preparation of monthly internal financial statements
Perform technical accounting research as needed for new, complex agreements and transactions
Maintain documentation of accounting policies, analyses of significant agreements the company enters, including the key terms and payment information
Review and implement changes in accounting procedures and account reconciliations to increase efficiency and accuracy
Support accuracy of internal management accounting by ensuring appropriate allocation to entities and departments as well as assist in identifying and implementing potential improvements
Assist with annual budgeting, external audit, and tax return requests, as well as with budget updates and ad hoc reporting requested by management
Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
Proven attention to detail in producing complete, accurate, and well-documented financial and operational schedules, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
Consistent demonstration of WellBe’s core values through ethical conduct, accountability, collaboration, and professionalism in all aspects of work and interactions.
Take on additional responsibilities as the business continues to grow