Staff Accountant

Marathon Health

3d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports Marathon Health’s close process, financial reporting, compliance, and maintenance of strong internal controls. This role is suited to a team player who is comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to develop professionally as the team and company grow.

The position assists with month-end financial statement close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations, and owns assigned areas such as month-end accruals, cash, and prepaids. It also supports external audit requests, identifies process improvements and automation opportunities, and contributes to special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 1–2 years of experience in public and/or corporate accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where urgency, accountability, and follow-through are critical.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage timelines and deliverables effectively.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a track record of driving efficiencies with a focus on quality.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA eligible.
• Proficiency with general ledger software, ideally NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end financial statement close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own assigned areas of the close process, including month-end accruals, cash, prepaids, and other accounting areas.
• Prepare schedules for and respond to requests from external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to expedite the close and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

What This Job Offers

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