Accountant, Flex Pay

Upgrade, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Upgrade, Inc., a top fintech company, seeks an experienced Accountant. This role involves maintaining operational accounting, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and has a great opportunity for impact in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in public accounting or 2+ years in corporate accounting.
• Must have excellent Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Familiarity with loan accounting principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of month-end close activities related to loan accounting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes.

Skills

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/Accounting systems

Job description

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Upgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers. We were the fastest growing company in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America two years in a row. We have delivered over $33 billion in affordable and responsible credit to our 5.5M customers. The company is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3B.

We have built an energizing, collaborative and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn and innovate to move the company and its customers in the right direction, and own the outcome of their efforts.

Upgrade has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” three years in a row, “Top Companies to work for in Arizona” and one of the "Best Engineering Department" awarded annually by Comparably. We've also received recognition for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans.

We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1850 talented and dedicated professionals. Come work with us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Accountant to support our Flex Pay product. Working with a team of Finance, Investor, and Business Analysts in Phoenix and San Francisco, this person will play a key role in maintaining all Operational accounting tasks and records for Upgrade. The ideal candidate will also work closely with multiple Upgrade company departments to identify all necessary accruals, verify accuracy, and make recommendations to streamline current accounting processes and procedures. Candidate will have interaction with senior leadership regarding expense classification and profitability metrics and must be capable of delivering high-quality deliverables, on time, with careful attention to detail.

This role will be based in our San Francisco office in a hybrid capacity.

What You’ll Do:

• Own month-end close activities related to loan accounting, revenue recognition, and associated reconciliations
• Maintain and improve schedules for loan portfolios, servicing fees, interest income, loan sales and reserves
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP
• Build and refine Excel-based workpapers, using advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs, INDEX-MATCH, and PivotTables to analyze and present data
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Engineering) to streamline processes and investigate variances
• Assist in audits and management reporting
• Assist in data validation for migration of loans over to new servicing system
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

What We Look For:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in public accounting OR 2+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent Excel skills including vlookups, pivot tables and complex formulas
• Familiarity with ERP/Accounting systems (NetSuite, Floqast, Bill.com)
• Team-player with superior interpersonal skills who can work closely with both accounting teams and cross-functionally with relevant stakeholders
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Sense of ownership and responsibility towards problems and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and smoothly to a rapidly changing environment
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Nice to Have:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with loan accounting principles a plus

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives

The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $70,000-$85,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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