Staff Accountant
13 days ago
Nashville
Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a Remote Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Payable and Payroll Accounting to join our growing finance team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely vendor payments, accurate payroll recording, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate is hands-on, process-minded, and eager to support both daily operations and month-end close activities. This role is fully remote but will require travel 2-3 times per year. Company Overview: Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. As a Staff Accountant at Upward Health, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting the growth of a healthcare organization. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (Approximately 50% of role): • Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring appropriate approvals and GL coding., • Manage weekly and ad hoc payment runs (ACH, check, wire) and monitor outstanding payables., • Maintain vendor records, ensure proper W-9 collection, and manage vendor onboarding process., • Own the 1099 year-end reporting process, including vendor classification, data validation, and coordination with the third-party filing service., • Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger monthly and resolve discrepancies., • Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and support procurement or budget owners with AP questions., • Review payroll reports for accuracy and ensure payroll entries are properly recorded in the general ledger., • Prepare and post semi-monthly or biweekly payroll journal entries, including gross wages, taxes, and benefits., • Reconcile payroll-related accounts, such as accrued payroll, payroll clearing, and tax liabilities., • Coordinate with HR or payroll providers (e.g., ADP, Paylocity) to resolve payroll issues as needed., • Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and other routine adjustments., • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure documentation is complete and accurate., • Assist with audit requests, financial reporting schedules, and account variance analysis., • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, FP&A, and other departments to ensure proper cost allocations., • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, • 1-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare or similar environment, • Strong proficiency with accounting software (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar), • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SumIf), • Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards, • Strong organizational and time-management skills, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, • Proactive Problem Solving: Takes initiative to identify issues early and seeks solutions., • Team Collaboration: Works effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve common financial goals., • Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy., • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles and the use of relevant software tools., • Attention to Detail: Ensures that all financial data is accurate, precise, and compliant with company policies., • Time Management: Manages multiple tasks and deadlines effectively, prioritizing work as needed., • Communication: Clearly communicates financial information to both finance professionals and non-financial team members., • Analytical Thinking: Identifies patterns and discrepancies in financial data and provides meaningful insights to improve processes. Upward Health Benefits Upward Health Core Values Upward Health YouTube Channel