Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper

Rythm

Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper maintaining financial operations for Rythm, an at-home blood testing company. Managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and month-end close as the company scales.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping and accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities. Proficient in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

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BookkeepingAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementFinancial ReconciliationExcel or Google Sheets Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesJournal EntriesReconciliationsAccrualsGeneral Ledger ManagementVendor Invoice ProcessingCash TrackingPayroll AccountingSales Tax ComplianceFinancial Documentation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Financial RecordsMonth-End CloseExpense ReportsBalance SheetIncome Statement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records.
Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Manage accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
Support accounts receivable activities, including recording incoming payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and reconciling cash receipts.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, merchant accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
Record and maintain accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and adjusting or reclassification entries.
Maintain cash tracking and ensure cash activity is reflected in the general ledger.
Manage employee expense reports and reimbursements.
Review transactions for proper general ledger and departmental coding and correct discrepancies.
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions and financial records.
Assist with payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations.
Support sales tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance-related accounting activities.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external accountants, auditors, and tax providers.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and communicate issues to stakeholders.
Improve bookkeeping, accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
Partner with the Finance team on ad hoc accounting projects and operational needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional accounting and/or bookkeeping experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and the general ledger
Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
Experience with accounting or ERP systems
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring responsibilities and multiple deadlines
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish
Ability to identify discrepancies and follow through until resolved
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive base salary
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
Meaningful work that genuinely impacts people’s lives
Equity aligned with the scope and seniority of the role
Monthly Rythm Health membership with full access to at-home blood testing and personalized health insights
Unlimited vacation policy
401(k)
High ownership and visibility from day one
Small, collaborative, mission-driven team
Ability to help shape and improve accounting processes as the company scales