Accounting Manager

Come for the mission. Stay for the experience.

Come for the mission. Stay for the experience.

Let’s keep things simple: we’re a talented, hard-working and compassionate team driving towards a mission that impacts every single one of us - even you!

Healthcare benefits are complex, underutilized and a mystery for most people. That’s why it’s our vision to remove the complexity from being healthy and well. HealthJoy guides employees to affordable, high-quality healthcare by consolidating our clients’ health and wellness strategies into a simple, unified digital experience. This leads to healthier employees and a healthier bottom line.

With over $100M in fundraising to date, HealthJoy has garnered workplace awards for Inc. 's Fastest Growing Startups and Built In Chicago’s Best Places to Work while growing globally to over 400 team members. We’re continuing down the path of high growth and high impact, and this role is a key member of the Finance Team making that happen.

Your impact. 

As the Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our finance team, overseeing critical accounting functions related to revenue recognition, payroll processing, and tax compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with specialized experience in these areas, who can contribute to our fast-paced and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full cycle revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606) and accurate reporting of revenue streams.
• Oversee payroll processing, including payroll tax calculations, deductions, and filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Lead the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze contracts and agreements, identifying revenue recognition implications and providing guidance as needed.
• Conduct regular reviews of revenue, payroll, and tax processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee reconciliation of employee reimbursement platform and billing processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and tax filings, providing support and documentation as required.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and tax regulations, ensuring compliance and proactively addressing any potential impacts on the business.
• Lead and mentor select team members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Your experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on revenue recognition, payroll processing, and tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards, with the ability to apply principles to complex transactions.
• Experience with payroll processing and tax compliance, including payroll tax calculations and filings.
• Proficiency in accounting and related software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Vertex, BambooHR, SalesForce) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders.

Total Rewards 

Job Level: 50 

Base Compensation Range for Job Level: $100,000-120,000

The cash compensation above includes base salary only. Certain roles are eligible for additional cash incentives such as commission, annual bonus targets, overtime pay or other variable incentives.

HealthJoy maintains a comprehensive strategy to determine rewarding and competitive packages for individual compensation for new hires, internal promotions and internal job changes. This strategy is based on several factors unique to each individual, including: 1) the skills, experience and qualifications of the individual; 2) the responsibilities and demands of the role; 3) analysis of external market data; and 4) company budget and financial performance. 

HealthJoy is a remote-first employer. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 

At HealthJoy, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each role and individual. 

In addition to cash compensation, HealthJoy offers a rich “Total Rewards” package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and vision insurance packages
• HSA contribution match
• Stock options for eligible roles
• 401k match
• Paid parental leave
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO 

Commitment to Equal Pay

At HealthJoy, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

We believe that everyone should be paid based on their qualifications, experience, and the work that they do, and not on their gender, race, or any other personal characteristic. Our compensation practices are essential to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where we value the contributions of all our employees. 

We conduct thorough annual reviews of employee pay and our pay practices to ensure we reward the right behaviors and are providing equal pay for equal work. 

Additionally, we assess the external market and internal equity across like roles. As part of our regular review of pay practices, HealthJoy examines employee pay for potential disparities between persons of different genders, races and ethnicities that are not explainable by objective factors such as performance, experience level, credentials, or location, and are committed to correcting any issues and reviewing practices from unintended outcomes. 

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

HealthJoy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. HealthJoy is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and HealthJoy, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.