At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future.
While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the Accounting and Finance team at Beyond Finance. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.
What You'll Do
- Performs monthly, quarterly, and yearly close functions for the presentation of financial statements
- Prepare monthly lender and investor reporting, including financial statement packages
- Records journal entries for payroll activities ensuring accuracy by subsidiary, account, department, and location
- Record quarterly and annual accruals, including bonuses and commissions, ensuring proper period recognition and reconciliation to supporting calculations
- Manages the general ledger impact of employee benefits including the contributions, withholdings, and funding of accounts while collaborating with HR to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Account for current and new leases under ASC 842, including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
- Account for internal-use and capitalized software development costs under ASC 350-40, including tracking eligible project costs, recording capitalized amounts, and managing the related amortization
- Participates in the banking operations process by recording the daily cash inflows and outflows and performing the related bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
- Contributes to the revenue recognition process by recording various revenue and deferred revenues, creating client invoices, recording client payments, reconciling accounts, and producing reports on the results
- Prepare intercompany revenue billing and allocate intercompany expenses to the appropriate entity, ensuring accurate cost assignment and timely billing
- Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of subsequent process changes and the drafting of policies and procedures
- Handles ad hoc tasks as requested
- Assist in the audit process including coordinating with the external auditors regarding queries that arise, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support, and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork for relevant accounts and processes
What We Look For
- Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or other related major
- 3 – 6 years’ experience in Accounting and Finance operations
- Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution
- Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards
- Experience in financial records maintenance and reporting
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP
- CPA license or experience working with a major public accounting firm will be a plus
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The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus.
Why Join Us?
While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
- Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Merit advancement opportunities
- Career development & training
And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.
Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.
Beyond Finance Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Beyond Finance Chicago, IL Office
Find us at 222 N LaSalle in the heart of Chicago's Loop, right along the river. With easy access to public transit and a buzzing downtown energy, it's a great place to do great work.
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