Staff Accountant II

Geode Health of Texas • Oak Brook, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant II plays an important role in supporting Geode Health’s mission to transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable, and effective. The Staff Accountant II manages key financial operations, performing professional-level accounting work involving complex analysis and high-volume reconciliations. This role supports the integrity of the general ledger and the month-end and year-end close processes with minimal supervision and a focus on continuous process improvement. This role requires the exercise of independent judgment within established policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role and will spend 1-2 days/week in our Oak Brook office.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience highly desirable
• Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and recording of complex journal entries for assets, liabilities, and expenses.
• Manage the month-end close calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations for bank statements, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements, including balance sheets and P&L statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct deep-dive reviews of financial results to identify trends, explain fluctuations between actuals and budgets, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support the Accounts Payable function by auditing employee expense reports for policy compliance and ensuring accurate coding within the ERP.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation.
• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows; recommend and implement enhanced internal controls or automation within Workday to streamline operations.
• Perform specialized accounting tasks and financial projects as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level