Staff Accountant

Rightway • Miami, FL

4d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Rightway is looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Staff Accountant to join our team. This role involves supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP, and contributing to the accurate and timely reporting of financial information. If you’re an accounting professional with a passion for technology, a willingness to learn new tools, and an eye for efficiency, this role may be for you. You’ll lead day-to-day accounting while contributing to financial analysis and process improvements joining a seasoned team of technology and healthcare experts looking to help humanize the world of healthcare. With opportunities for career growth, you’ll play a key role in optimizing our financial operations in a fast-paced, innovative and entrepreneurial work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required
• 2+ years of general accounting experience, with a proven track record of excelling and getting promoted
• Strong working knowledge of and experience in financial reporting, month end closing, and audit support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
• Commitment to providing a quality internal service with high levels of satisfaction

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a fast paced startup and/or the healthcare technology industry, Pharmacy Benefit Management space, or Big4 public accounting is a plus
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining it is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations including payables, customer billing, cash transactions, payroll processing, and responding to inquiries
• Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, reconciling discrepancies and ensuring compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reporting
• Contribute to audit preparations, both internal and external, by providing required documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives and projects
• Assist in preparation of sales and use tax filings/software (Avalara or Sovos)
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment and can adapt to new and unique accounting requirements

What This Job Offers

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