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Senior Accountant

Clarest Health

Vienna, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$100,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Automation, Budgeting, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Compliance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Follow Through, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, NetSuite, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, SAP, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Tax Accounting, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Leadership, Telemedicine, Time Management, Treasury, Validation Testing, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Vienna, VA
POSTED
10 days ago

Description

At Clarest Health, we are dedicated to transforming patient care by providing innovative and efficient pharmacy services to healthcare facilities. Our commitment to excellence ensures that our automated dispensing solutions streamline medication management, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare operations. As a part of the Clarest Health team, you'll be contributing to a mission-driven organization that is redefining the future of pharmacy services and making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and healthcare professionals across the nation.
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in executing complex accounting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. This position supports and leads components of the month-end and year-end close, prepares detailed financial analyses, and maintains strong internal controls in alignment with US GAAP. The Senior Accountant also supports audits, tax processes, and AP/AR operations, while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve systems and workflows. With a focus on accuracy, analysis, and efficiency, this role provides mentorship to junior staff and contributes to continuous process improvements and strategic finance initiatives.
 
Location: Vienna, Virginia (Hybrid – 2-3 days in office)
Salary: $95k - $100k
Schedule:Monday – Friday
Reports to:Accounting Manager
 
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Virtual Care – Telemedicine
  • 401k with company match
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Life Insurance
  • Make a difference in the lives of others!
  • We are growing and that means more opportunities
 
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Close & Reporting
  • Execute monthly and annual close processes, including preparation and review of complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for full-cycle accounting
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
  • Develop and review account reconciliations, rollforwards, lead schedules, and variance analyses to validate balances and provide actionable insights
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting by adhering to close calendars and deadlines across multiple business units
Operational Accounting
  • Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including coding, cutoff procedures, aging reviews, and discrepancy resolution
  • Assist with bank reconciliations, cash management activities, and tax filings (sales, local, or other applicable taxes)
  • Provide backup support for key accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll interfaces, and cash operations
Compliance, Controls & Audit
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls in compliance with SOX and corporate accounting standards
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
  • Assist in internal control assessments, including walkthroughs, documentation updates, and remediation activities
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory reporting requirements
Technical Accounting & Policy
  • Research and evaluate new accounting guidance; support implementation of new accounting standards and policies
  • Ensure proper interpretation and application of GAAP across accounting activities
Process Improvement & Systems
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation
  • Participate in financial system implementations, integrations, and upgrades, including testing, validation, and user support
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting workflows and reporting processes
Planning, Analysis & Cross-Functional Support
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting by providing historical analysis and supporting schedules
  • Partner with FP&A, Operations, HR, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accurate financial data flow and alignment across systems
  • Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports for leadership and key stakeholders
Leadership & Special Projects
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff; review work for accuracy and support development
  • Lead or contribute to special projects, including system conversions, process enhancements, and M&A or strategic initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental objectives and organizational priorities
  • The ability to adhere to Clarest Health’s Code of Conduct, follow Company’s Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer 
 Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA certification (or active progress toward CPA) strongly preferred
  • 2-4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close processes
  • Experience supporting audits and working with internal and external auditors
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
  • Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance (preferred)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Skills + Abilities:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Solid understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across departments
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance and technical standards
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing to team objectives
  • Strong systems aptitude and ability to adapt to new financial tools and technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and follow through to resolution
  • Ability to mentor junior staff and review work for accuracy
Clarest Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

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