Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant Department: Finance About the Role: As a Unite Us Staff Accountant focused on financial data integrity , you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly close, credit card program and payroll process. Ideal candidates are analytical, detail-oriented, AI forward and curious, with a strong desire to develop in a SaaS environment. What You'll Do: General Ledger Accounting - Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close - Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies timely - Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper account coding - Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and prepaids - Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting - Assist with internal and external audit requests, including schedules and documentation - Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Program - Administer the corporate T&E program, including policy enforcement and employee support - Review, audit, and approve expense reports for policy compliance and accuracy - Reconcile corporate card program activity (statements, disputes, and GL postings) - Process T&E-related journal entries and account reconciliations - Serve as primary point of contact for T&E system (Ramp) troubleshooting - Identify and report on T&E spending trends, exceptions, and policy violations - Assist with periodic updates to T&E policy and employee communications/training Payroll Backup Support - Serve as backup processor for semi-monthly/biweekly payroll in the absence of primary payroll staff - Review and validate timekeeping data, deductions, and employee changes - Assist with payroll journal entries and GL account reconciliations related to payroll - Support resolution of payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries as needed - Maintain confidentiality and compliance with payroll policies and regulations - Participate in cross-training to maintain readiness as payroll backup Controls, Compliance & Reporting - Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies. - Assist in preparing schedules and documentation for external audits and tax filings. - Help maintain and improve processes and internal controls related to GL and T&E ERP & Process Improvement - Support day-to-day transactions and workflows in the ERP system (NetSuite). - Identify and recommend improvements in automation and accuracy for GL and T&E operations. - Help maintain customer portals and registration documentation. You’re a great fit for this role if: - 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience - Experience with expense management/T&E systems (e.g., Ramp, Concur) preferred - Payroll processing exposure a plus (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity) - Strong Excel skills; ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics) - High attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and strong organizational skills - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; highly preferred. Our Mission: Unite Us’ mission is to unlock the potential of every community. Our co-founders started Unite Us in 2013 to serve the people they served with. They witnessed firsthand the barriers and inefficiencies in trying to navigate health and social services, and set out to improve that experience for veterans and their families. Unite Us quickly expanded to serving all people who need connections to care across our country. Through Unite Us’ national network and software, community-based organizations, government agencies, and healthcare organizations are all connected to better collaborate to meet the needs of the individuals in their communities. We drive the collaboration to predict, deliver, and pay for services that impact whole-person health. If you want to do well and do good, join Unite Us. Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions: - This position is remote, U.S. based. - The target pay range for this role is: $75,000-$87,500. This salary range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed salary will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies, as well as location. - All team members will be required to pass a background check which includes criminal, employment, and education verification Benefits provided by Unite Us: Medical, Dental, and Vision We offer insurance to team members and eligible partners and dependents, including unlimited virtual mental health and acute medical visits. Wellness Mental health benefits, such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness platform subscription, are available to all team members. Flexible Time Off Take what you need, including volunteer days and mental health days. We also offer 14 paid, company-wide holidays. Paid Parental Leave Adoptive parents are included. Employee Resource Groups Join our ERGs to connect and engage with colleagues, like Military Veterans Spending Accounts We offer tax-advantaged health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits. 401(k) + Employer Match Enjoy matching, immediate vesting and financial wellness resources Additional Benefits Life and AD&D - a company paid benefit, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents Disability Coverage Accident Insurance Pet Insurance As part of this work at home job, we will provide you with all the necessary equipment to perform your duties, including a computer, mouse, keyboard as well as other items on our approved list of WFH supplies. Unite Us is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, and other characteristics. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation. #LI-Remote