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 Healths 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 Bachelors 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 Come join our rapidly growing team! We are on a mission to empower our patients to live healthier, more rewarding lives through accessible, affordable and effective mental healthcare tailored to their needs. If youd like to join us, wed love to hear from you. Listen to Geodes co-CMO discuss Geodes commitment to quality outcomes. Our model is working! Click Here to Watch Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by creating an account. Click 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
