Accountant - US - Remote

Waymark is a team of healthcare providers, technologists, and builders whose mission is to bring the best healthcare to people with Medicaid benefits.  Guided by the communities we serve, we bring support and technology-enabled care to help primary care providers keep Medicaid patients healthy.  We are building the tools and designing an approach to enable care to reach the patients who can benefit most.  

Our core values embody the essence of what makes Waymark a unique team today, and what we look for, nurture, and sustain as a team. We are bold builders, believing that the greatest challenges in care delivery can be solved when we harness the power of community and technology. We are humble learners, seeking feedback and perspectives different from our own, and welcome challenges to our conclusions. We experiment to improve, actively seeking data to inform decisions and to assess our own performance. We act with focused urgency, our commitment to our mission drives us to tirelessly pursue results.If this vision resonates with you, we hope you consider bringing your creativity, your energy, your curiosity to Waymark.

About this role

As the second hire on the Accounting team at Waymark, you will report to the Head of Finance and work closely with the Finance teams to develop and maintain corporate controls and policies that support Waymark's mission, vision, and high growth trajectory. You will assist in creating, collaborating across the organization on, and implementing financial insights and scalable processes. You will be a key player as we build Waymark infrastructure for Medicaid patients. Additionally, you will ensure continued compliance with GAAP and applicable rules, regulations, and laws. You will be crucial in building accounting and finance operations that create the foundation for the company.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day management of GL functions, such as cash, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses.Assist in preparing timely, complete, and accurate financial records for month, quarter, and annual-close reporting.

• Own the administration of our credit card program, T&E, and employee expense reimbursement process and respond promptly to AP inbox inquiries.
• Process and administer both exempt and non-exempt payroll on time, including monthly reconciliation and fielding employee inquiries.
• Assist with requests related to the annual audit
• Work closely alongside the Accounting Lead to build and develop critical processes within the accounting department as the company continues to grow

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related degree and 2+ years of relevant experience (CPA a plus)
• Experience reconciling general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance within GAAP.
• Have assisted in preparing month-end and year-end financial statements and reports. 
• Desire to be great. A great attitude and ambition to put in the required work to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to make an impact.
• Great communication skills
• Humble awareness when to ask for help

Preferred Qualifications 

• Passion for improving care for Medicaid patients
• Experience working in early-stage high-growth environments
• Enthusiasm to build, lead, and innovate
• Experience with Ramp, Carta, and enterprise financial systems (Netsuite a plus!)

Salary Range:  

US employees in New York City, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $119,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD

US employees in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, San Diego & Washington DC: $112,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD

US employees outside of the above listed US Cities: $104,000.00 - $135,000.00 USD .  

Additionally, compensation will depend on other factors, including job location, training, education, and experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Medical, vision, dental, basic life insurance, and stock options available for the hired applicant.  Employees also receive twenty (20) vacation days, accrued over the year and eleven (11) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Sixteen (16) weeks of parental leave for birthing parents will also be available for use after successful completion of 6 months of employment, eight (8) weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.  Employees are able to enroll in our 401(k) plan and commuter benefits plan. 

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Waymark is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

COVID Vaccination: Waymark has adopted a policy on mandatory full vaccination to safeguard our employees, our partners, and the patients we serve from the hazard of COVID-19.  As a healthcare company, we believe it is important for our employees and actions to reflect the best available science and the interests of public health.  You will be asked to attest to your COVID vaccination status before an offer of employment is made.