Jr. Staff Accountant

About the role

Versant Health is one of the nation's leading administrators of managed vision care, serving over 35 million of our clients' members across the United States. Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members' lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice, value, and care, we believe that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on. The Junior Staff Accountant supports the operations finances department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing statements, and analyzing routine data. This role requires basic transactional tracking and high-level financial analysis, direct exposure to the operations month-end close process, and is expected to identify data variances. This role is located onsite, five days a week in Newtown Square, PA.

Responsibilities

Accounting & General Ledger

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and account variances
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger

Financial Reporting

• Prepare recurring financial reports and management reporting packages
• Review accounting data and payroll-related reports for accuracy and completeness prior to submission
• Process accurate financial employee-related reporting data
• Assist with financial statement preparation and supporting schedules
• Compile, validate, and distribute departmental and operational reports
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met while maintaining data accuracy

Data Analysis & Operational Auditing

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Perform data audits to verify the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting and operational information
• Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
• Investigate and explain significant data variances and reporting discrepancies
• Review large data sets to identify inconsistencies, errors, or unusual transactions
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial controls and reporting accuracy

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audit preparation
• Gather, organize, and maintain audit documentation and supporting schedules
• Participate in testing and documentation of internal controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting controls and processes

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• 1–3 years' work experience or a combination of education & work experience

Required Experience

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, finance, or related experience
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
• Experience performing account reconciliations and reviewing financial transactions
• Experience analyzing data and identifying discrepancies, trends, and variances
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, formula creation and troubleshooting, cell formatting and organization, sorting, filtering, and data cleansing
• Experience working with large data sets and performing data analysis

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dayforce, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms
• Experience with financial statement preparation and month-end close processes
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures
• Experience working with large datasets and data validation processes

Licenses & Certifications

• CPA preferred
• Coursework or certifications in accounting, auditing, payroll, or financial analysis
• CPA candidate status or progress toward professional accounting certification preferred

HIPAA & Security Requirements

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times, and must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company's Privacy & Security Training Program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and paid vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Retirement savings with employer contribution
• Employee wellness resources
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements (may include)
• Employee assistance programs (may include)
• Other programs that support you both at work and beyond

Pay

This role is compensated on a salary basis. The expected salary range for this position is $60,000.00 – $65,000.00, based on factors such as experience, skills, and role requirements.

Schedule

Onsite, five days a week in Newtown Square, PA.