Unlock Health breaks down the walls that healthcare providers have lived with for decades. We connect the dots across managed care and marketing so that providers can realize their missions and patients can get the right care. We've brought together the top healthcare marketing organizations to make this vision a reality, with a team of experts in managed care, technology, and ROI design.
Title: Senior Staff Accountant
Direct Manager Title: Accounting Manager
The Role
As a key member of the finance team, the Senior Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and delivering key insights to drive decision-making. This individual will lead core accounting operations, collaborate cross-functionally, support audit readiness, and help mentor junior accounting staff.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and execute key components of the monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses) and closing schedules.
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and accuracy in accordance with GAAP.
- Perform detailed variance analysis between month over month, year over year and budget and providing commentary and insights to management.
- Payroll and Benefit accounting and reconciliations
- Manage sales tax compliance, including accurate filing and reporting across applicable jurisdictions.
- Support year-end audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring documentation completeness.
- Reviewing and approving junior accounting staff transactions
- Participate in special projects, such as system enhancements, process improvements, and financial systems integration.
- Support internal controls and help drive policy standardization and documentation across accounting functions.
Ideal Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum of 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience in a marketing/advertising agency or healthcare marketing environment is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounting software or ERP system (e.g., NetSuite).
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data integrity.
- Ability to work independently in a face paced virtual environment
Nice to Have
- CPA or progress toward certification is a plus, but not required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health, Dental and Vision benefit packages to fit all types of lifestyles
- Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid 100% by the company
- FSA / HSA Options
- 401(K) with a generous company match program
- Flexible Paid Time Off (aka- unlimited)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hybrid and Remote work schedules available
- Employee Assistance Program (unlimited free telephonic counseling for a variety of issues such as mental health, financial support, and legal advice)
- Employee Referral Program
About Unlock:
Unlock Health redefines what a marketing and advertising agency can do in healthcare by breaking down walls that have existed for decades. We’ve combined the best teams in healthcare marketing to help every client live their mission – to promote, maintain, and restore health. Our “super agency” approach connects creativity, content, and strategy to remove the guesswork from growth, measured by ROI technology. By bringing together the top talent in the industry, we are reshaping the future of healthcare marketing.
We believe our business can only grow by including our Vision and Values in everything we do. Our hiring process is no different. We interview and hire based on our values, which you can learn more about here.
Equality Opportunity Employer Statement
Unlock, and its affiliate companies, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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