Lead month-end close activities, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, manage complex customer invoicing and revenue recognition, analyze profitability and GL variances, support audits, maintain balance sheet workpapers, and improve accounting controls and cross-functional billing reconciliations.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Accountant who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role requiring deep analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a strong understanding of GAAP principles. The ideal candidate can operate independently while collaborating cross-functionally to support SafeRide’s mission of improving access to care for vulnerable populations.
Role will cover
- GL Close
- Complex customer invoicing
- Revenue recognition across multiple contract types
- Reconciliations
- Customer Allocations
Key Responsibilities
- Monthly accounting close procedures including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Manage and reconcile monthly customer billing and payments
- Each team member has their own list of customers they are responsible for to invoice and collect AR from
- Analyze customer profitability
- Perform GL account variance analyses, including research with other departments
- Support billing process reconciliation between SafeRide’s front-end system and vendor payments
- Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet reconciliations and workpapers
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and other close tasks performed by others
- Assist in annual external financial audits
- Assist in periodic state and health plan audits
- Help maintain accounting policies and internal controls
- Support ad hoc accounting projects and cross-functional initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
- Deep understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation
- Experience with Sage Intacct and Quicksight
- Experience working with Medicare/Medicaid billing and reconciliation
- Strong data orientation and a growth mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work environment with flexible hours. Potential for remote.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave
- Career growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization
About SafeRide Health
SafeRide Health is a technology-powered healthcare logistics company transforming access to care through smarter non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). We partner with the nation’s largest Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and provider programs to deliver safe, efficient, and on-demand rides using our proprietary platform and a national network of vetted transportation providers.
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