What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Dental365?
Dental365 is a PE-backed Dental Care Organization (DCO) with 160 offices across 8 states and growing every month. We are committed to delivering the highest level of dental care by investing in cutting-edge technology, the clinical advancement of our doctors, and operational excellence that exceeds patient expectations. This is Dentistry Done Right. Our finance team sits at the center of a high-growth platform undergoing significant expansion, offering a rare opportunity to build deep technical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where career development is actively supported.
Please Note: This position is in-person, Monday through Friday, at our Headquarters office located in New Hyde Park, NY.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices. Experience with prepaids, fixed assets, and banking will be considered a significant plus. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a fast-growing organization and to develop your accounting skills in a supportive and growth-focused environment. Reporting primarily to the senior accountant, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions. This is a dynamic hands-on role with a key focus on monthly closing processes, financial reporting and ensuring the company's accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:
Salary Range
$75,000—$85,000 USD
Please Note: This position is in-person, Monday through Friday, at our Headquarters office located in New Hyde Park, NY.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices. Experience with prepaids, fixed assets, and banking will be considered a significant plus. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a fast-growing organization and to develop your accounting skills in a supportive and growth-focused environment. Reporting primarily to the senior accountant, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions. This is a dynamic hands-on role with a key focus on monthly closing processes, financial reporting and ensuring the company's accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to gather and provide financial information and support as needed.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, including support of request for /interim and annual audits.
- Prepaid Expenses: Manage prepaid expense accounts, including the timely recognition of expenses and maintaining accurate schedules.
- Fixed Assets: Oversee the accounting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals. Maintain detailed fixed asset records and schedules.
- Banking: Perform daily banking activities, including reconciliations, monitoring transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
- Accounts Payable and Credit Cards: Assist with the processing of accounts payable and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Month-End Close: Participate in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing variances.
- Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist with audit preparations and inquiries.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of best practices within the accounting department.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: 2 years of accounting experience
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Technical Skills: Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, with experience in prepaids, accounts payable, and banking.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work efficiently with Excel schedules and ambition to continue to learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and self-build efficiencies into day-to-day activities
- Integrity: High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (experience with Sage Intacct is a plus). Experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) and a willingness to leverage AI for workflow automation and efficiency gains is a strong plus.
- Generous Compensation: We invest in the best and are competitive in our salary offers.
- Flexible Health and Vision Insurance Plans: Tailored options for you and your family's well-being.
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching: Secure your financial future with our employer-matched plan.
- Generous Paid-Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks, plus an annual "you" day for self-care.
- Exclusive In-house Dental Program: Heavily discounted services for you and your immediate family.
- Extra Perks and Fringe Benefits: Enjoy additional benefits and ongoing perks for our dedicated teams.
Salary Range
$75,000—$85,000 USD
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000