Staff Accountant (On Site Bethesda, MD)

Summary

CareTalk Health is a virtual medical practice specializing in Clinical Process Outsourcing and partnering with healthcare organizations to build and manage patient and member populations. The Staff Accountant will support the CFO with daily accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, general ledger activities, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and process daily financial transactions imported into QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and properly categorized
• Assist with maintaining organized financial documentation and records
• Scan and deposit paper checks received in the office
• Verify deposit accuracy and maintain supporting documentation
• Assist with cash receipt tracking and reconciliation
• Prepare and post journal entries in QuickBooks Online
• Assist with maintaining the integrity of the general ledger
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts using QuickBooks Online
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliation documentation
• Maintain Excel-based schedules supporting general ledger activity, including prepaid expense amortization schedules and other accounting support files
• Generate recurring financial and operational reports from QuickBooks Online
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting requests as assigned
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with finance leadership on special projects
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• * No current experience necessary. This can be a first job
• * Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• * Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets and multiple data sources
• * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills
• * Interest in pursuing CPA certification within the next 1–3 years
• This is a remote U.S.-based position. Employees must perform all work physically within the United States
• Employees must perform all work physically within the United States
• * **Computer:** + Windows or Apple (macOS) Computer ONLY (NO Chromebooks, Linux Machines, or Smartphones)
• + **Must**have at least Windows 10 or macOS 14 Sonoma
• * **Hardware:** + Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Equivalent (Windows); Apple Silicon (Macs)
• + RAM: 16 GB
• * **Headphones:**Wired headphones required for optimal audio quality. (NO built-in mics)
• * **Internet Speed:** Meet minimum internet speed requirements (100 MBPS download speed and 50 MBPS upload speed). Must have an ethernet cable connecting computer directly into router
• * **Browser and System:**Use Google Chrome with Amazon Workspaces (regardless of computer type)
• * **Webcam:**A webcam is required for video calls. Most laptops have a built-in webcam, which is acceptable. If your computer does not have a webcam, you will need to use an external webcam
• * Internship, academic project, or professional experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
• * Experience with QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Enterprise
• * Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• * Exposure to financial reporting or month-end close activities
• * Prior healthcare or professional services industry experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• * No current experience necessary. This can be a first job
• * Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
• * Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets and multiple data sources
• * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills
• * Interest in pursuing CPA certification within the next 1–3 years
• This is a remote U.S.-based position. Employees must perform all work physically within the United States
• Employees must perform all work physically within the United States
• * **Computer:** + Windows or Apple (macOS) Computer ONLY (NO Chromebooks, Linux Machines, or Smartphones)
• + **Must**have at least Windows 10 or macOS 14 Sonoma
• * **Hardware:** + Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Equivalent (Windows); Apple Silicon (Macs)
• + RAM: 16 GB
• * **Headphones:**Wired headphones required for optimal audio quality. (NO built-in mics)
• * **Internet Speed:** Meet minimum internet speed requirements (100 MBPS download speed and 50 MBPS upload speed). Must have an ethernet cable connecting computer directly into router
• * **Browser and System:**Use Google Chrome with Amazon Workspaces (regardless of computer type)
• * **Webcam:**A webcam is required for video calls. Most laptops have a built-in webcam, which is acceptable. If your computer does not have a webcam, you will need to use an external webcam

Nice to Haves

• * Internship, academic project, or professional experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
• * Experience with QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Enterprise
• * Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• * Exposure to financial reporting or month-end close activities
• * Prior healthcare or professional services industry experience

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced CFO and CPA
• Hands-on exposure to healthcare accounting and financial operations
• Professional mentorship and career development opportunities
• Exposure to financial reporting, month-end close, and operational finance
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term accounting career
• This is a remote U.S.-based position. Employees must perform all work physically within the United States.