Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Schweiger

The Tone:
This is a full-time, remote Staff Accountant role at Schweiger, one of the nation’s leading dermatology practices with over 580 healthcare providers and 170+ offices across multiple states. This position is vital to supporting the day-to-day and month-end accounting operations of a company recognized for seven consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list. The Staff Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through meticulous entries and reconciliations, directly contributing to a smooth and timely monthly close process.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote
• Pay: $70000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger to support timely financial closes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP or general ledger system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare monthly journal entries as directed, including accruals, prepaid amortization, reclassifications, and recurring entries.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, researching and resolving any variances discovered.
• Assist with audit requests by compiling necessary schedules, supporting documentation, and reconciliations for auditors.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by completing assigned tasks according to the published calendar.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers and reconciliation files in accordance with company policy and standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience: One to three years of general accounting experience. New graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; effective written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple deadlines and handle confidential information professionally.
• Bonus: Month-end close and reconciliation experience; multi-location or healthcare industry experience.