Senior Accountant

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!

LifeStance Health Values

• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

 ROLE OVERVIEW

Our Accounting team is looking for a Senior Accountant with a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will participate in the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations, assist with annual audit and quarterly reviews, and support ad-hoc projects. You will also review the work of and provide guidance to less senior team members, as well as collaborate with other teams within the Finance and Accounting Department.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Play a critical role in the monthly and quarterly financial close process by preparing and reviewing work papers, calculations, and account reconciliations.

• Own and maintain the accuracy of the inputs to the revenue calculation, including data collection, validation, and reconciliation from multiple sources.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Revenue Cycle Management, Payor Engagement, and Revenue Integrity to obtain key information and resolve issues.

• Investigate and prepare variance analyses to explain fluctuations of key revenue metrics.

• Assist in preparing for audits, ensuring revenue-related audit support is complete and accurate.

• Review work performed by staff team members, providing feedback to ensure accuracy and adherence to team policies and accounting standards.

• Ensure the preparation and delivery of high-quality deliverables that are thoroughly documented, accurate, and presented in a professional format.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $85,000 - 95,000/annually

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related subject required; MBA preferred

• Certified Public Accountant license and experience preferred

• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience within a publicly traded company or public accounting firm required

• Experience in healthcare is preferred

• Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 606

• Experience working with large, complex data seta and utilizing tools like Excel and PowerBI

• Strong communication skills, including proactive communication and collaboration in a remote work environment

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong desire for professional growth

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of productivity in a remote environment

• Adaptability, responsiveness to change, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.

Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.