Staff Accountant

Rightway

Staff Accountant managing accounting operations including payroll and reporting for a healthcare tech company. Collaborating with teams to optimize financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting operationsjournal entriesgeneral ledger reconciliationmulti-state payroll processingfinancial statements preparationaudit preparationsales and use tax filingsfinancial reportingmonth end closingadvanced Excel functions

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailproblem solvingadaptabilitycollaborationcommitment to quality servicemethodical approach

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingCPA certification