[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Privia Health

Role Description

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and plays a pivotal role in daily cash management, payment tracking, account reconciliations, and financial close processes. This role requires a hands-on professional who can manage cash operations, prepare journal entries, perform complex reconciliations, and proactively collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external payers. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management and organizational skills to streamline workflows, document procedures, and resolve open inquiries efficiently.

• Cash Management & Tracking: Monitor and track daily activity across a large number of company bank accounts.
• Remittance & Payment Reconciliation: Collect, review, and log remittance advice and supporting documentation for all payments received.
• Payer & External Communication: Proactively follow up with external payers and partners to obtain missing remittance advice, payment details, and supporting program information.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (market leads, operations, and finance) to gather information, resolve payment discrepancies, and track down payments upon request.
• Journal Entries & GL Accounting: Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries supported by complete documentation.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations, identifying, investigating, and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Distribution & Payment Calculation: Pull activity-based details, assist with payment calculations, and support distribution workflows as required.
• Project & Workflow Management: Utilize project management tools (e.g., Monday.com task boards) to track payment status, monitor distribution dates, and manage cross-functional priorities.
• Process Improvement & Controls: Maintain and update desktop procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen internal controls.
• Special Projects: Assist leadership with ad-hoc initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 2+ years of direct accounting experience required. Experience with cash management, payment tracking, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close strongly preferred.
• Project Management & Organization: Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build collaborative relationships with internal departments and external partners.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or Workday is preferred but not required.
• Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and standard cash/GL accounting functions.
• Compliance: Ability to adhere to company policies and compliance guidelines, including HIPAA rules and regulations where applicable.

Requirements

• The salary range for this role is $70,000.00-$75,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs).
• This role is also eligible for an annual bonus targeted at 10%.
• The base pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors such as experience, education, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.