Staff Accountant
Definitive Healthcare is a global healthcare technology company that provides leading intelligence on the healthcare provider market.
We are on an incredibly exciting trajectory and have more than doubled in size in the past 2 years, with over 600 employees. We have been recently honored by multiple surveys as the Best Place to Work and one of the 10 fastest-growing private companies. Our motivated and high-energy workforce is collaborative, kind, and engaged, which has led to exceptional retention rates.
Monocl recently joined the Definitive Healthcare enterprise as well. It empowers life science professionals with the complete global expert solution designed to drive impactful outreach and strategic engagement
This is your chance to be a part of a journey where you can develop a product that will truly affect and transform the life science industry.
Your challenge:
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Staff Accountant will take ownership of various accounting tasks, improve our processes and be an integral part of the international accounting and finance team of our rapidly growing public company. The role is primarily responsible for key accounting activities that support both our US and Swedish operations including monthly close, account reconciliations, financial processes, audit and tax support, and financial reporting.
Here are the things you will tackle:
- Manage certain monthly account close activities and support the overall close process with account analysis and reconciliation, and assist in reporting
- Perform various day to day accounting tasks for both US and Swedish businesses
- Support Swedish accounting team with monthly accounts and daily transactions
- Assist with VAT filing and Employer tax returns in Sweden
- Facilitate the implementation of internal controls, new accounting policies and procedures and ongoing process improvements
- Provide external audit, and SOX compliance and testing support
- Opportunity to develop, improve and enhance processes as we establish financial shared services
- Support M&A activities and assist with business and accounting integration efforts
- Perform accounting and financial ad-hoc projects as required
What you’ll need:
- Positive attitude with an eagerness to learn
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with Big Four public accounting, or relevant SaaS corporate experience
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
- Results oriented with an ability to work under tight timelines and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of NetSuite or comparable ERP system
- International experience a plus
Why we love Definitive, and why you will too!
- Industry leading products
- Work hard, and have fun doing it
- Incredibly fast growth means limitless opportunity
- Flexible and dynamic culture
- Work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated teammates
- Definitive Cares, our community service group, gives all of us a chance to give back
- Competitive benefits package including great healthcare benefits and a 401(k) match
What our Employees are saying about us on Glassdoor:
“Great Work atmosphere, great work life balance, excellent company to work for, amazing top notch product, incredible customer service, lots of tools to help you succeed.”
-Business Development Manager
“Great team. Amazing growth. Employees are treated very well.”
-Research Analyst
“I have waited 36 years to work at a dream job for a dream company and I am so happy to have finally got there.”
-Profile Analyst
If you don’t fit all of these qualifications, but believe you’re still a great fit, feel free to apply and tell us why in your cover letter.
Definitive Hiring Philosophy
Definitive Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other status. If you’re interested in working in a fast growing, exciting working environment – we encourage you to apply!
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