Staff Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Marathonhealth. Remote, United States · full-time · $65,000–$85,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Help complete month-end financial statements by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Handle assigned close areas, including accruals, cash, prepaid expenses and other accounting work
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to questions from external auditors
- Find ways to streamline the close and strengthen controls through process changes or automation
- Contribute to special projects and provide analysis when requested
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting and one to two years in public or corporate accounting, or equivalent education and experience
- Hands-on month-end close and financial reporting experience, including bank reconciliations
- Knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley accounting requirements
- Strong Excel skills, including lookup functions and pivot tables
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant ready to take ownership of parts of the monthly close and contribute to reporting, audit support and process improvements. It is a full-time remote position in the United States. CPA or CPA eligibility is preferred.
From the employer
Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health
ABOUT THE JOB
The Staff Accountant is a team player who is comfortable working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and desires to develop professionally as the team and the company grow. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s close process, financial reporting, compliance and maintaining strong internal controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the month-end financial statement close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Own key areas of the close process, including month-end accruals, cash, prepaids and other areas of accounting as assigned.
- Assist with preparing schedules for and responding to requests of the external auditors.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to expedite close and strengthen internal controls.
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in accounting plus 1-2 years of experience in public and/or corporate accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or CPA eligible preferred. Experience with month-end close and financial reporting. Must possess knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Proficiency with general ledger software (ideally NetSuite)
- Bank reconcilation experience required
- Advanced Excel skills (x-lookup, pivot tables)
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where urgency, accountability, and follow-through are critical
- Attention to detail and accuracy and ability to manage timelines and deliverables effectively
- Excellent collaboration and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset and track record of driving efficiencies with focus on quality
Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000/yr
The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.
We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.