Accounting Analyst

Waystar is seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst to oversee special handling invoicing activities and provide leadership support for acquisition and integration related initiatives. This role serves as a hands on expert, responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant billing while assisting junior analysts, improving processes, and supporting cross functional integration efforts. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with coaching capability, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset. WHAT YOU'LL DO Special Handling Invoicing Leadership Lead the special handling invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all customer contract requirements. Review and approve complex or high risk special handling invoices prior to issuance. Serve as the escalation point for billing discrepancies, contract interpretation questions, and customer inquiries. Perform trend analysis and identify root causes of billing variances, recommending corrective actions. Team Leadership & Development Audit work prepared by junior team members to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and quality standards. Support documentation of processes and best practices. Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and professional growth. Accounting Policy, Systems & Process Improvement Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures related to special handling invoicing. Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate billing processes. Lead or support accounting system enhancements, including ERP improvements and billing functionality updates. Partner with Accounting Leadership to implement controls that support audit and compliance requirements. Acquisition & Integration Support Act as the primary accounting point of contact for special handling billing during acquisitions and integrations. Lead invoice related integration activities, including data validation, system mapping, and process alignment. Support system implementations, upgrades, and testing related to billing and revenue processes. Collaborate with cross functional integration teams to meet project milestones and ensure a smooth transition. Additional Responsibilities Support month end close activities, including reconciliations, analysis, and documentation. Prepare or review reporting and analysis for management as requested. Participate in special projects and adhoc initiatives assigned by the Controller, Director, or senior leadership. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3–5+ years of progressive accounting or billing experience. Prior experience mentoring, reviewing work, or serving in a senior analyst role preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of contract based billing and accounting principles. Proven ability to review complex transactions and exercise sound judgment. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and communication skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred). Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process ownership. WAYSTAR PERKS Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable). Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match). Generous paid time off for our non‑exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. Flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays. Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave). Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access. Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support. 401(K) program with company match. Pet insurance. Employee resource groups. Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waystar, Inc