Senior Accountant

Job Description

Who We Are:

SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.

We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:

• Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
• Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always.
• Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.

Job Summary:

SmithRx is looking for an exceptional Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, this role will be a key contributor to the accounting close process, financial reporting, and technical accounting research. This position will primarily be focused on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements while supporting key business operations.

What you will do:

In this role, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day accounting, regular and ad-hoc financial reporting. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Own key areas of the month-end close process, including preparing complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses.
• Assist in developing guidance on the accounting implications of new transactions and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Assist in developing and designing our internal controls to improve the accuracy of our financial records and scale our processes.
• Assist in the preparation of technical accounting memorandums and support drafting of footnotes and schedules for our financial statements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, serving as a key point of contact for auditors and managing the flow of information for selected accounting areas.
• Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to automate and streamline accounting workflows.

What you will bring to SmithRx:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a background in public accounting or a combination of public and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP, including experience with complex accounting topics.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve business processes, automate routine tasks, or enhance the quality and efficiency of financial analysis (Preferred).
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proven ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to quickly learn new accounting systems like Sage Intacct

What SmithRx Offers You:

• Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Discretionary Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Wellness Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
• Professional development and training opportunities