The Role

Cedar works towards improving the healthcare financial experience to empower us all to easily and affordably pursue the care we need. Our technology improves the overall experience of patient billing and engagement, enabling providers to thrive in a rapidly changing environment while helping patients understand the cost of their care.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join us in our mission. This role will be responsible for period-end closing procedures, preparation of financial statements and general ledger reconciliations, such as ensuring workpapers are completed accurately and timely, and will be a key contributor to the year-end audit and any technical accounting matters that arise. This role will also have cross-functional responsibilities with other departments and partners both inside and outside of the organization.

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized and open to share thoughts to implement or enhance processes across the Accounting function. This is a new role that would be perfect for someone who is confident, attentive, enthusiastic and eager to take ownership and make immediate impact within Cedar’s Accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and complete period-end closing procedures, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual analytic schedules with detailed commentary explaining variances above predetermined thresholds
• Review workpapers, journal entries, reconciliations and other supporting schedules
• Assist in the review of customer agreements and provide updates to the revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP, ASC 606, etc.
• Prepare and enhance the company’s narratives for key business processes and procedures, as well as internal controls
• Enhance documentation over established accounting policies and best practices.
• Stay current of new accounting pronouncements and assist to evaluate any potential impact on Cedar’s financial statements
• Prepare and/or update technical memos on accounting standards adopted and implemented
• Assist the AR and AP teams with client billing and vendor invoices processing responsibilities as needed
• Fulfill external auditor requests during different times of the year
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Participate in special projects as determined by senior management
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required
• Maintain a culture that adheres to Cedar’s values of focusing on our vision, rejecting mediocrity, using good judgement, and being positive

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of Audit or Accounting experience
• Big 4 audit experience is a plus but not required
• CPA or CPA candidate is preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups
• Highly organized and proactive with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects and manager resources
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (MS Excel and MS Word is required)
• Knowledge of NetSuite ERP systems is a plus
• Excited about Cedar’s mission of improving the healthcare finance experience
• Eligible to work in the United States

What do we offer to the ideal candidate?

• An opportunity to work on a platform that is scaling very rapidly, engaging with millions of patients per year and growing at a rate of 360% YoY as of January 2021!
• A chance to join a high-growth company at an early stage
• The ability to impact the growth of our company, we value all comments and suggestions
• Transparency across teams and interaction with multiple departments
• Competitive pay, employer-paid healthcare, stock options
• Daily team lunch and unlimited healthy snacks