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Staff Accountant II

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Hiring Remotely in USA
62K-74K Annually
Junior
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
62K-74K Annually
Junior
The Staff Accountant II maintains general ledger accounts and financial records, supports month-end close through journal entries, variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations, and assists with annual audits and quarterly reviews. The role investigates discrepancies and audit findings, helps document and improve accounting procedures, researches financial questions, and collaborates with Finance, Operations, and other teams on accounting projects.
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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.

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW  

Our Accounting team is looking for a Corporate staff 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 collaborate with other teams within and outside of the Accounting Department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts. 

  • Prepare journal entries, flux/variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations during month end close process. 

  • Assist in implementing and documenting accounting procedures. 

  • Collaborate with other teams outside of the Accounting Department (primarily Finance and Operations). 

  • Answer financial and accounting questions by researching and interpreting data. 

  • Assist with annual internal and external audits including preparation of required schedules, providing requested backup, and walking auditors through processes. 

  • Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance. 

  • Other projects as necessary. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. 

  • 2+ years accounting experience. 

  • Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

  • Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel. 

  • An eye for process improvement, ability to challenge the status quo, and identify improvements. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to think critically, take ownership, and see a process/project through to the end. 

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

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

  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. 

  • LifeStance is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. 

  • Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  

Compensation: $62,000 - $74,000/annually, plus annual bonus potential

LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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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.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at [email protected]. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

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