Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Birdi is a growing healthcare organization transforming the pharmacy experience through innovation, technology, and operational excellence. The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including accounts payable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting support, audit preparation, and compliance. The role also contributes to process improvement and financial technology initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify invoices and payment requests in accordance with company policies
- Ensure proper coding, approvals, and documentation for all invoices
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Prepare and execute payment runs, including electronic payments and check disbursements
- Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements, including W-9 documentation
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment-related questions and issues
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Prepare accurate and timely journal entries
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and accounting procedures
- Assist with balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile credit card transactions and accounts
- Investigate and resolve cash variances and reconciliation discrepancies
- Support cash management reporting and analysis
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and supporting schedules
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Monitor financial performance against budget and identify variances
- Assist in ad hoc financial analysis and reporting projects
- Support internal and external audit activities
- Gather and prepare documentation for auditors and third-party consultants
- Assist external tax partners with information needed for tax filings and compliance activities
- Help implement audit recommendations and corrective actions
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows
- Assist with system enhancements and financial technology initiatives
- Support implementation of new accounting tools and reporting solutions
- Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- * Associate's degree with relevant accounting experience may be considered
- * 2 to 4 years of accounting or finance experience
- * Experience with:
- + General ledger accounting
- + Accounts payable
- + Accounts receivable
- + Financial reporting
- + Account reconciliations
- * Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems
- * Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- + Pivot tables
- + VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
- + Financial analysis functions
- * Experience with accounting systems such as:
- + NetSuite
- + QuickBooks
- + Microsoft Dynamics
- + Similar ERP platforms
- * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- * Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- * Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- * Sound judgment and strong operational focus
- * Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when business needs require
- * Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time
- * Ability to occasionally stand for prolonged periods as necessary
- * Experience within:
- + Pharmacy
- + Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)
- + Retail Pharmacy
- + Specialty Pharmacy
- + Mail Order Pharmacy
- + Healthcare
- + Managed Care
- + Pharmaceutical Industry
- * Experience supporting healthcare financial operations
- * Familiarity with claims processing and reimbursement environments
- * Experience working in high-growth or rapidly evolving organizations
Benefits
- Remote or office-based work environment; position may be located in Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, or remote.
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