Staff Accountant II

Geode Health•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services with a mission to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. The Staff Accountant II plays an important role in supporting this mission by managing 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. The position requires the exercise of independent judgment within established policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role, requiring 1-2 days/week in the 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.