Senior Accountant, Core Business GL

Affirm

101d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We’re looking for a smart, driven individual to join our growing Accounting team. This position reports to the Accounting Manager, Core Business GL. As a Senior Accountant you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting process. You pay great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines as well as working effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment. Above all, you have tremendous problem solving and communication skills that you are looking to utilize in support of Affirm’s continued growth and pursuit of our mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience is required (combination of private and public experience preferred) deep understanding of U.S. GAAP
• CPA preferred
• Excellent analytical, creative problem solving, organizational and project management skills
• Strong sense of ownership and curiosity to learn new skills
• Takes initiative to implement changes that will simplify and improve processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the team, management, peers, cross-functional groups and business partners
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with aptitude for prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (such as vlookups & conditional statements, pivot tables, data analysis, data visualization, what-if-analysis)

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience is preferred
• Passion for Affirm and a strong interest in technology, money movement, BNPL, and consumer lending

Responsibilities

• Support accounting period close for areas of functional responsibility which may include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis in the core business areas of capital markets
• Execute existing accounting and reporting controls and procedures in the course of the monthly and quarterly close including departmental close packages, financial reporting reconciliations, support of financial reporting, analytics and efficiency metrics
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency
• Perform research and make recommendations for complex accounting scenarios
• Assist in designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring corporate accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation
• Conduct flux analyses and align on business drivers with cross-functional partners including Quantitative Markets, Capital Markets, Treasury and Strategic Finance
• Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members in delivering high quality, decision ready information to our business partners

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees