Staff Accountant II
Geode Health, Chicago, IL, United States
Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. The Staff Accountant II plays an important role in supporting Geode Health’s mission to transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable, and effective.
The Staff Accountant II manages key financial operations, performing professional-level accounting work involving complex analysis and high-volume reconciliations. This role supports the integrity of the general ledger and the month-end and year-end close processes with minimal supervision and a focus on continuous process improvement.
This role requires the exercise of independent judgment within established policies and procedures.
This is a hybrid role and will spend 1-2 days/week in our Oak Brook office.
Role Scope / Authority
Exercises independent judgment within established policies to support financial accuracy, reporting integrity, and operational effectiveness. Does not have authority for hiring, discipline, or performance management.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Close Management: Lead the preparation and recording of complex journal entries for assets, liabilities, and expenses. Manage the month-end close calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
Reconciliations & Analysis: Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations for bank statements, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals. Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements, including balance sheets and P&L statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Variance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive reviews of financial results to identify trends, explain fluctuations between actuals and budgets, and provide actionable insights to management.
AP & Expense Oversight: Support the Accounts Payable function by auditing employee expense reports for policy compliance and ensuring accurate coding within the ERP.
Audit Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation.
Systems & Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current workflows; recommend and implement enhanced internal controls or automation within Workday to streamline operations.
Ad Hoc Projects: Perform specialized accounting tasks and financial projects as assigned by leadership.
Professional Expectations for This Role
Accountability: Owns assigned financial and operational responsibilities and follows through on commitments
Integrity: Ensures accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards and policies
One Team: Collaborates effectively with finance, operations, and cross-functional partners
Balance: Manages deadlines and workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting
Servant Leadership: Supports team success by contributing expertise and removing operational barriers within defined scope
Qualifications / Skills
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency with ERP systems; Workday experience highly desirable
Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred
Estimated earnings:
$85,000.00-$95,000.00
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The Staff Accountant II manages key financial operations, performing professional-level accounting work involving complex analysis and high-volume reconciliations. This role supports the integrity of the general ledger and the month-end and year-end close processes with minimal supervision and a focus on continuous process improvement.
This role requires the exercise of independent judgment within established policies and procedures.
This is a hybrid role and will spend 1-2 days/week in our Oak Brook office.
Role Scope / Authority
Exercises independent judgment within established policies to support financial accuracy, reporting integrity, and operational effectiveness. Does not have authority for hiring, discipline, or performance management.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Close Management: Lead the preparation and recording of complex journal entries for assets, liabilities, and expenses. Manage the month-end close calendar to ensure all deadlines are met.
Reconciliations & Analysis: Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations for bank statements, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals. Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements, including balance sheets and P&L statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Variance Analysis: Conduct deep-dive reviews of financial results to identify trends, explain fluctuations between actuals and budgets, and provide actionable insights to management.
AP & Expense Oversight: Support the Accounts Payable function by auditing employee expense reports for policy compliance and ensuring accurate coding within the ERP.
Audit Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation.
Systems & Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in current workflows; recommend and implement enhanced internal controls or automation within Workday to streamline operations.
Ad Hoc Projects: Perform specialized accounting tasks and financial projects as assigned by leadership.
Professional Expectations for This Role
Accountability: Owns assigned financial and operational responsibilities and follows through on commitments
Integrity: Ensures accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards and policies
One Team: Collaborates effectively with finance, operations, and cross-functional partners
Balance: Manages deadlines and workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting
Servant Leadership: Supports team success by contributing expertise and removing operational barriers within defined scope
Qualifications / Skills
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data modeling
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proficiency with ERP systems; Workday experience highly desirable
Education And Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred
Estimated earnings:
$85,000.00-$95,000.00
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