About AKASA
AKASA is the preeminent provider of generative AI solutions for the healthcare revenue cycle. The company has raised more than $205M in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, BOND, and Costanoa Ventures.
Named one of the fastest-growing GenAI startups to watch by AIM Research, we’re solving the biggest challenges in the financial infrastructure of healthcare. Transaction volume through the AKASA Platform has grown consistently, with a ~2.5x year-over-year increase in the last year. The AKASA customer base represents more than $90B in net patient revenue and includes the most innovative health systems in the country, like Stanford and Johns Hopkins.
Our founding team includes Silicon Valley leaders who have founded or been founding team members of multiple companies with successful exits. Our CEO was ranked among the “Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs” by the Healthcare Technology Report. We have been recognized as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers” by Forbes, “Most Innovative Digital Health Startups” by CB Insights, “Best Companies for Remote Workers” by Quartz, and “Best Places to Work” by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, and Built-In, along with being certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the past four years in a row.
We are building the future of healthcare with AI. Everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we are committed to building an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
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About The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising, monitoring and evaluating all day-to-day accounting activities. You will establish financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information.
AKASA is based in South San Francisco. As a company, we embraced remote work. We consider ourselves experts in working collaboratively wherever our team members reside.
What You'll Do
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
- Process month and year-end process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, account reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity, etc.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Coordinate and complete annual audits
- Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
- Payroll processing
- Prepare local and state business reporting requirements
Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of finance and planning experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Prior experience working in managed services companies is a plus
- Proven experience hiring and managing a team
- Advanced skills in spreadsheets (Excel, Google Docs), accounting software, and databases
- Keen analytical skills: ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize, and respond effectively
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
What We Offer
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Expansive coverage for health, dental, and vision
- Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Generous parental leave policy
- Full employee coverage for life insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(K) plan
Compensation
- Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $95,000-$130,000 + Equity. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We’re committed to doing the best work of our lives, together. Come see if we're the right team for you.
AKASA is a proud equal opportunity employer and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is an imperative. We welcome people of different backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and perspectives, just to name a few. We do not discriminate based upon any protected class and we encourage candidates of all identities and backgrounds to apply. AKASA considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
AKASA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
