Offer summary

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, with a preference for public and private accounting backgrounds., Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required., CPA certification or actively pursuing is preferred., Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles, along with advanced Excel skills. .

Key responsabilities:

Own the monthly accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes for assigned areas.

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and analyze income statement accounts.

Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors and vendors, and support year-end audits.

Design and implement processes and internal controls to address risk and improve financial reporting.

Job description

Sidecar Health is redefining health insurance. Our mission is to make excellent healthcare affordable and attainable for everyone. We know that to accomplish this lofty mission, we need driven people who will make things happen.

The passionate people who make up Sidecar Health’s team come from all over, with backgrounds as tech leaders, policy makers, healthcare professionals, and beyond. And they all have one thing in common—the desire to fix a broken system and make it more personalized, affordable, and transparent.

If you want to use your talents to transform healthcare in the United States, come join us!

About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you’ll apply your accounting expertise and operational experience to manage key financial processes and support accurate, timely reporting. You’ll work across functions to maintain strong internal controls and improve how we report and interpret financial data.

What You'll Do

Own the monthly accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes for assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financials
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and analyze income statement accounts
Assist with internal and external financial reporting requirements
Design and implement processes, procedures, and internal controls to address risk and close control gaps
Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders, including auditors, member groups, vendors, consultants, and tax agencies
Support year-end audits and reporting for regulatory bodies (e.g., state revenue agencies)
Prepare accounting memos and white papers for Controller review as needed
Provide cross-functional support to department leaders and finance leadership
Participate in cross-training and serve as a backup for other accounting team responsibilities
Assist with ad-hoc tasks and special projects within the Finance department

What You'll Bring

4+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance; background in both public and private accounting preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA (or actively pursuing) preferred
Experience in the insurance industry, especially with self-insured or stop-loss plans, is a plus
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles
Experience with ERP systems preferred (NetSuite or QuickBooks)
Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint is a plus
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong project management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Professional discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information

What You'll Get

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity package
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
A 401k retirement plan
Paid vacation and company holidays
Opportunity to make an impact at a rapidly growing mission-driven company transforming healthcare in the U.S.

Sidecar Health adopts a market-based approach to compensation, where base pay varies depending on location and is further influenced by job-related skills and experience. The current expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000.

Sidecar Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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