Staff Accountant

Hopscotch Primary Care•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Staff Accountant provides financial and accounting support to Hopscotch Primary Care, a healthcare organization focused on expanding access to high-quality primary care in rural communities. The role has primary responsibility for accounts payable and also covers cash reconciliation, payroll and 401(k) accounting, fee-for-service revenue recognition, tax and audit support, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant prepares GAAP-compliant financial statements and supports an efficient close by assembling documentation and commentary on variances and performance for the finance team.

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.
Experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or a similar multi-dimensional financial ERP system.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA.

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 new 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 and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Research and resolve reconciling items promptly.
Post payroll and 401(k) journal entries using the ADP general ledger interface (GLI).
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.