Staff Accountant
Rightway· startup· Hospital & Health Care· Jun 18, 2026 · 4mo agoPosted 131 days ago
New York, NY or Remote
Remote
Full-time
Mid
$65K–$90K
2+ years exp
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Open since June 18, 2026 — 131 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Rightway is looking for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Staff Accountant to join our team. This role involves supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP, and contributing to the accurate and timely reporting of financial information. If you’re an accounting professional with a passion for technology, a willingness to learn new tools, and an eye for efficiency, this role may be for you. You’ll lead day-to-day accounting while contributing to financial analysis and process improvements joining a seasoned team of technology and healthcare experts looking to help humanize the world of healthcare. With opportunities for career growth, you’ll play a key role in optimizing our financial operations in a fast-paced, innovative and entrepreneurial work environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Lead daily accounting operations including payables, customer billing, cash transactions, payroll processing, and responding to inquiries
Prepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies
Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule, reconciling discrepancies and ensuring compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations
Assist in preparing financial statements and management reporting
Contribute to audit preparations, both internal and external, by providing required documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives and projects
Assist in preparation of sales and use tax filings/software (Avalara or Sovos)
Ability to operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment and can adapt to new and unique accounting requirements
WHO YOU ARE:
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required
2+ years of general accounting experience, with a proven track record of excelling and getting promoted
Experience within a fast paced startup and/or the healthcare technology industry, Pharmacy Benefit Management space, or Big4 public accounting is a plus
Strong working knowledge of and experience in financial reporting, month end closing, and audit support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
Commitment to providing a quality internal service with high levels of satisfaction
CPA certification or progress toward obtaining it is a plus
COMPENSATION: $65,000 - $90,000 annually, in addition to bonus and equity
Compensation offered will be determined by geographic location, experience, and qualifications. CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS NOTICE
In response to ongoing and industry-wide fraudulent recruitment activities (i.e., job scams), Rightway wants to inform potential candidates that we will only contact them from the @ rightwayhealthcare.com email domain. We will never ask for bank details or deposits of any kind as a condition of employment.
ABOUT RIGHTWAY:
Rightway is on a mission to harmonize healthcare for everyone, everywhere. Our products guide patients to the best care and medications by inserting clinicians and pharmacists into a patient’s care journey through a modern, mobile app. Rightway is a front door to healthcare, giving patients the tools they need along with on-demand access to Rightway health guides, human experts that answer their questions and manage the frustrating parts of healthcare for them.
Since its founding in 2017, Rightway has raised over $300mm from investors including Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, Francisco Partners, and Tiger Global. We’re headquartered in New York City, with satellite offices in Denver and Dallas. Our clients rely on us to transform the healthcare experience, improve outcomes for their teams, and decrease their healthcare costs.
HOW WE LIVE OUR VALUES TO OUR TEAMMATES:
We’re seeking those with passion for healthcare and relentless devotion to our goal. We need team members that embody our core values:
1) We are human, first Our humanity binds us together. We bring the same empathetic approach to every individual we engage with, whether it be our members, our clients, or each other. We are all worthy of respect and understanding and we engage in our interactions with care and intention. We honor our stories. We listen to—and hear—each other, we celebrate our differences and similarities, we are present for each other, and we strive for mutual understanding.
2) We redefine what is possible We always look beyond the obstacles in front of us to imagine new solutions. We approach our work with inspiration from other industries, other leaders, and other challenges. We use ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with tough problems.
3) We debate then commit We believe that a spirit of open discourse is part of a healthy culture. We understand and appreciate different perspectives and we challenge our assumptions. When working toward a decision or a new solution, we actively listen to one another, approach it with a “yes, and” mentality, and assume positive intent. Once a decision is made, we align and champion it as one team.
4) We cultivate grit Changing healthcare doesn’t happen overnight. We reflect and learn from challenges and approach the future with a determination to strive for better. In the face of daunting situations, we value persistence. We embrace failure as a stepping stone to future success. On this journey, we seek to act with guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity.
5) We seek to delight Healthcare is complicated and personal. We work tirelessly to meet the goals of our clients while also delivering the best experience to our members. We recognize that no matter the role or team, we each play a crucial part in our members’ care and take that responsibility seriously. When faced with an obstacle, we are kind, respectful, and solution-oriented in our approach. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients and our members’ success.
Rightway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the strength of diverse thought, beliefs, backgrounds, and education. We foster an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated to drive the best business decisions possible. We do not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, need, and performance.
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