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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and prepare/adjust journal entries.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation.
• Prepare schedules and financial analysis for expenses during month‑end close process.
• Prepare comprehensive responses to management’s inquiries.
• Assist with preparation of schedules for various slide decks for internal and external reporting.
• Develop effective metrics tracking to provide accurate and timely representation of demonstrated trends, forecasted needs, and anticipated performance.
• Monitor and analyze raw materials, finished goods, and stockroom inventory levels, productivity, and labor efficiencies.
• Assist in forecasting and ongoing analysis of fixed and variable labor costs.
• Prepare various schedules and assist outside accountant with any inquiries.
• Work with Accounting and Finance teams to improve processes.
• Assist with preparation of GAAP financial statements.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist in special projects and department initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics or equivalent experience.
• Two to four years of experience in accounting (public or private setting).
• Technical knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply accounting guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Two to four years’ experience in the health insurance industry preferred.
• Must comply with HIPAA and company security requirements; adhere to 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.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other programs that support you at work and beyond.

Pay

This role is compensated through a fixed annual salary of $65,000.00 annually. The position is not eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.