Staff Accountant

Hopscotch Primary Care • Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides financial and accounting support to Hopscotch Primary Care, with primary responsibility for accounts payable. The role also covers cash reconciliation, payroll and 401(k) accounting, fee-for-service revenue recognition, and tax and audit support. The accountant contributes to month-end close processes, prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements, and coordinates close handoff documentation and variance commentary to help the finance team close efficiently.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or finance.
• Two years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with an expense management platform.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or a similar multi-dimensional financial ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor invoices for accuracy and proper coding.
• Monitor corporate credit card spending and expense reports, and flag exceptions to CME and expense reimbursement policies.
• Onboard vendors by collecting W-9 forms and payment information and verifying details before account setup.
• Record cash journal entries, including sweeps and transfers between entities.
• Monitor cash accounts, perform monthly bank reconciliations, and research and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Post payroll and 401(k) journal entries using the ADP general ledger interface.
• Prepare monthly payroll analysis and explain month-over-month variances.
• Compile annual audit support documentation as part of testing procedures.
• Prepare and distribute Forms 1099 based on annual accounts payable spending.
• Assist with other month-end close processes as applicable.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assemble supporting documentation and commentary on variances and performance for the month-end close handoff.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and their family.
• Free short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Free $100,000 life insurance policy.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match and no vesting period.
• $720–$1,000 added annually to the employee Health Savings Account for eligible health plans.

What This Job Offers

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