Accountant - Remote

Continuum Therapy Partners, LLC currently has an opening for an experienced Accountant. For more details, please see job description below.

Staff Accountant - Operations & Process Improvement

Remote Staff Accountant role supporting a growing healthcare services organization. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with ownership of core processes and opportunities to improve systems, automation, and financial workflows within a lean finance team.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in day-to-day accounting operations while helping the finance function scale alongside company growth. This role balances execution of core accounting processes with continuous improvement of systems, workflows, and documentation.

This is a newly created role driven by significant growth, with business volume expected to approximately double in 2026. The position is critical to ensuring accounting operations remain accurate, efficient, and scalable.

The ideal candidate is comfortable owning processes end-to-end executing detailed work accurately while identifying opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline how that work is performed over time.

This is a fully remote position in a high-trust environment where performance is measured by output, reliability, and accountability.

The organization is intentionally investing in automation and AI to reduce manual, repetitive work over time not to eliminate roles, but to avoid scaling headcount with low-value tasks. The expectation is that this role owns processes as they exist today while actively improving them for the future. The right candidate is comfortable handling detailed, transactional work while continuously identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, or eliminate inefficiencies.

Core Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process, including preparation of supporting schedules and completion of assigned close tasks
Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies
Manage and take ownership of the accounts payable process, including vendor setup, bill entry, and payment workflows in Bill.com
Support accounts receivable accounting, including recording invoices generated through operational systems
Assist with payroll-related accounting, including journal entries and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts
Perform Excel-based data analysis to support reconciliations, validation, and financial accuracy
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned processes
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements
Contribute to ad hoc accounting and finance projects This role requires strong ownership of assigned processes, including both execution and continuous improvement.

How Time Is Typically Spent

Work in this role is a mix of operational accounting responsibilities and process-focused improvement work. While responsibilities may vary, a typical allocation of time may look like:

Month-end close & reconciliations (30-40%)
Accounts payable & transaction processing (25-35%)
Accounts receivable & payroll support (15-20%)
Process improvement & automation (10-20%) The role includes a meaningful amount of detail-oriented, transactional work. The expectation is not just to complete this work, but to take ownership of the process, ensure accuracy, and continuously improve how it is performed leveraging automation and AI where appropriate to reduce repetitive effort over time.

Systems and Tools

Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online (current), with expected involvement in a future system implementation (e.g., NetSuite)
Payroll / HR System: Paycor
Accounts Payable / Expense Management: Bill.com and Expensify
Project Management: ClickUp
Excel: Advanced proficiency required, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and basic automation

Required Qualifications

2-5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably in a growing or fast-paced environment
Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and working with large datasets
Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work independently in a remote environment with consistent communication and accountability Education: An accounting degree is not required; relevant hands-on experience may be considered in place of formal education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with NetSuite or Sage ERP systems
Experience in healthcare or therapy industry accounting
Familiarity with payroll accounting processes

Skills And Competencies

Solid understanding of GAAP principles and core accounting practices
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies
Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and reducing manual work through automation and AI
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Comfort using modern tools, automation, and AI to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy Team Context

The Finance team currently consists of a Support Specialist, Vice President of Accounting, Chief Financial Officer, and this Staff Accountant position.

This role works closely with Payroll and HR, with periodic collaboration with operations and leadership teams. The position does not supervise employees.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary range: $65-$70K
Potential bonus opportunities tied to special projects or company initiatives
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and optional benefits such as disability and life insurance Growth and Development

The organization values internal development and advancement as the company grows. Employees who demonstrate strong performance, ownership, and initiative may have opportunities to take on expanded responsibilities over time.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

Reliably manage core accounting processes (AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries) with accuracy and consistency
Meet month-end close deadlines with well-organized and supportable documentation
Maintain clear and effective SOP documentation for owned processes
Use Excel effectively to support accounting operations and data validation
Identify and implement improvements that reduce manual work and increase efficiency
Take ownership of responsibilities while proactively communicating issues or questions Example: What a Typical Week Might Look Like
Process and review vendor bills while maintaining accurate AP records and workflows
Record operational invoices and ensure proper revenue recognition support
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconcile related accounts
Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Use Excel to analyze financial data and validate account activity
Update or improve SOP documentation for accounting processes
Identify opportunities to streamline or automate repetitive tasks
Collaborate with HR, payroll, and operations teams as needed
Support month-end close activities and other accounting projects The role combines hands-on execution with ongoing process ownership and improvement.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

Professionals who take ownership of their work and are comfortable working independently
Individuals who are willing to handle both detailed transactional work and higher-level problem solving
Candidates who enjoy improving processes, not just maintaining them
Professionals who value a flexible, remote work environment focused on results and accountability
Individuals who are proactive, curious, and continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency This Role May Not Be the Best Fit If
You prefer a highly structured role with narrowly defined responsibilities
You are looking for a position focused exclusively on financial reporting or high-level analysis
You prefer large teams with highly segmented responsibilities
You are not comfortable owning detailed, process-driven work as part of your role

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