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Cash Staff Accountant

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USA
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USD 72k–85k / yr
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Senior
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2 Dec 2026
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AI Summary

The role, at a glance.

Datavant is hiring a Cash Staff Accountant to manage high-volume cash operations in a multi-entity healthcare data company. The role owns daily cash posting, bank reconciliations, cash-related journal entries, clearing accounts, and month-end support across more than 40 accounts. It partners closely with Treasury, A/R, A/P, Revenue Accounting, banks, and payment providers to resolve discrepancies and maintain strong controls. The position also emphasizes process automation, transaction-data integrity, GAAP compliance, and audit-ready documentation. Candidates need 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably with high-volume cash accounting, NetSuite, and payment or A/P systems such as Coupa.

Role DNA

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Job Complexity

4/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

5/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

4/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

4/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThe role requires accurate daily processing and reconciliation across numerous accounts, systems, and high transaction volumes. It also demands independent investigation of variances, sound GAAP judgment, and coordination with several finance stakeholders.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Highly competitive
$78,500
US market range (per year)$65k–$90k
AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses estimated total cash compensation of $72,000–$85,000 USD. The posting does not state a pay cadence; yearly compensation is inferred from the range magnitude, US location, full-time context, and Staff Accountant market conventions. The estimated market range for a US Cash Staff Accountant is $65,000–$90,000 USD per year.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

Sample interview questions
How do you approach a bank reconciliation with numerous outstanding items?

I first validate the bank balance and general-ledger balance for the same cutoff date, then match transactions using amount, date, reference, and entity. I categorize unmatched items by root cause, such as timing differences, bank fees, duplicate postings, or incorrect account mapping, and document ownership and resolution deadlines. I ensure any required adjustments are supported, approved, and reflected in the reconciliation package.

Describe how you would manage cash posting in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.

I would use standardized intake and matching rules to identify the correct entity, customer, invoice, payment channel, and accounting treatment. I would prioritize automated matching while maintaining exception queues for unclear or partial payments. Daily control totals, aging of unapplied cash, and reconciliation to bank activity would help ensure completeness and timely resolution.

What controls are important for cash clearing accounts?

Cash clearing accounts should be reconciled frequently, with clear aging thresholds and documented explanations for every open balance. I would ensure entries have appropriate supporting evidence, segregation of duties, review of unusual activity, and timely escalation of old or unexplained items. Regular trend analysis can also identify process issues causing recurring clearing balances.

How have you used ERP or payment-system data to improve an accounting process?

I would analyze transaction volumes, exception types, manual touchpoints, and reconciliation timing to identify the highest-impact opportunity. For example, configuring standardized payment references or automated import and matching rules can reduce manual cash application work and errors. I would test changes with control totals, document the workflow, and monitor results after implementation.

How would you explain a material cash variance to finance leadership?

I would provide a concise bridge from the prior period to the current period, separating operational drivers from timing differences. The explanation would quantify key factors such as customer receipts, disbursements, bank fees, settlements, and intercompany activity, supported by reconciliation evidence. I would also identify whether any follow-up action or control improvement is needed.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.
Opportunity details

About this role.

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem – including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Cash Accountant to support our high-volume cash operations. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of cash application, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple revenue streams and systems.

You will work cross-functionally with the Treasury, A/R and A/P teams to streamline processes, improve automation, and maintain strong internal controls in a fast-paced, transaction-heavy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Cash Management & Reconciliation

  • Perform daily cash postings across multiple bank accounts and entities.
  • Monitor cash balances and identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, or timing issues.
  • Support Treasury with daily cash position reporting and liquidity insights.
  • Perform high-volume daily and monthly bank reconciliations across 40+ accounts
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies and variances within the bank accounts including outstanding items and bank adjustments

Month-End Close

  • Own cash-related journal entries, including bank fees, interest, credit card activity, and cash adjustments.
  • Assist with variance analysis and provide explanations for cash movement and timing differences.
  • Ensure all cash transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

High-Volume Transaction Management

  • Manage large datasets of transactions across multiple systems (ERP, billing platforms, payment processors)
  • Ensure completeness and integrity of cash postings in a high-throughput environment
  • Monitor and maintain cash clearing accounts

Process Improvement & Automation

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of cash processes
  • Support implementation of tools and workflows to handle increasing transaction volumes

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all cash activities
  • Assist with internal and external audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Treasury, A/R and A/P to resolve receipt and disbursement discrepancies
  • Work closely with Revenue Accounting on proper allocation and classification
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners (banks, payment providers)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in cash accounting or AR in high-volume and multi-entity environment
  • Experience working with large transaction datasets and multiple payment channels
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
  • Experience with payment processors for cash receipts and A/P systems, preferably Coupa
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience with automation tools or system integrations is a plus
  • Critical thinking and the ability to think outside the box

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:

$72,000—$85,000 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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