Senior Accountant

About Equip

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about our strong outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health.

Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equipsters that have created Equip’s culture. Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.

About the role

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for being the subject matter expert on all things accounting for the company. The Senior Accountant has solid foundational accounting knowledge and is eager for start up experience and the opportunity for quick career growth. The Senior Accountant will report to the Controller and will work closely with other members of the finance team and cross functionally with other departments. The Senior Accountant will create many processes from scratch and will drive the development of best practices across the finance organization. The Senior Accountant is an ambitious self-starter who loves to learn, takes initiative, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and year-end financial close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and support preparation of the financial statements.
• Technical accounting research and documentation to support accounting positions, policies & procedures and significant and non-recurring transactions.
• Maintain and execute internal controls, documentation, and compliance procedures to support audit readiness.
• Perform monthly due diligence reporting to validate financial statement fluctuations.
• Support the Controller to successfully complete annual financial statement audits, preparing support for auditors, liaising with external consultants as needed.
• Gather and organize data for external tax professionals to support Federal, State, and local tax filings.
• Support reporting and ad hoc analyses, as necessary.
• Provide accounting support for system implementations, testing data integrity and accounting system integrations
• Identify and execute process improvements to increase efficiency using automation and electronic tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, with exposure to complex close cycles.
• CPA license.
• Strong proficiency with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Netsuite and G-suite.
• Experience with multi-entity operations or healthcare accounting processes and procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Time Off:

• Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.
• Generous parental leave.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.
• Spring Health, a 100% employer-paid mental health benefit through Guardian.You can receive 5 free therapy sessions and 5 free coaching sessions per year for you and each of your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!
• HealthJoy, a 100% employer-paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge who can help you navigate your benefits.

Work From Home Additional Perks:

• $50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses.
• $250/month stipend to use a co-working space.
• Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the 3-year mark and then every other year after that (year 5, year 7, etc.).
• Company Laptop.

Physical Demands

Work is performed 100% from home with no requirement to travel. This is a stationary position that requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards as well as to talk or hear by telephone. Sit or stand as needed.

At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. We also strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that same dedication both in bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. We have an Equip DEIB council, Equip For All; also referred to as EFA. EFA at Equip aims to be a space driven by mutual respect, and thoughtful, effective communication strategy - enabling full participation of members who identify as marginalized or under-represented and allies, amplifying diverse voices, creating opportunities for advocacy and contributing to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Equip.

Our dedication to equitable access, which is core to our mission, extends to how we build our "village." In line with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we are dedicated to an accessible hiring process where all candidates feel a true sense of belonging.

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