Senior Accountant

Urban FT, LLC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban FT, LLC. is hiring a Senior Accountant in Irvine, CA to support all accounting functions with strong GAAP and financial statement experience. This full-time role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting work, including GL, month-end close, and cross-border accounting.

You will own AP, manage US and foreign entities, post journal entries, assist with audits and statutory filings, and help improve policies and controls in a fast-growing fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or business field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Experience supporting external audits and audit schedules.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office; NetSuite experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounts payable function and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage GL for US and foreign entities with accurate journal entries.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations and depreciation/amortization schedules.
• Support audits for foreign entities and coordinate audit schedules.
• Assist with statutory filings and regulatory reporting for multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and maintain internal controls.
• Support month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Develop and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Handle ad hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Office Suite

Job description

Description

We are a rapidly growing company - and we need to expand our team of FinTech rock stars by hiring a Senior Accountant! This is a full-time role that will be responsible for providing support to all accounting related functions with a strong analytical background, GAAP and financial statement experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the start-up environment and an entrepreneurial spirit. The candidate would also have a proven track record of managing multiple priorities at once to support and fulfill the strategic objectives of a highly cross-functional organization.

Responsibilities include the below but not limited to:

• Fully own the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) function, including invoice processing, coding, payment application, vendor account reconciliations, and resolution of payment and billing discrepancies.
• Manage and maintain accounting records and transactions for both U.S. and foreign entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all general ledger (GL) activities.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and depreciation/amortization schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile parent and subsidiary company accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support and coordinate audits for foreign entities, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and communication with external auditors.
• Assist with statutory filings, compliance requirements, and financial reporting obligations for foreign entities in multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of international transactions, intercompany activities, and foreign currency-related accounting matters.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for U.S. and international entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls to support accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with ad hoc tasks

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field (Required)
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting (Required).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and hands-on experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Statements of Cash Flows.
• Experience supporting external audits, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint (Required).
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting. NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, quantitative, qualitative and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with exceptional attention to details and the ability to work independently and multi-task effectively in a deadline driven environment.
• Flexible team player who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and adapts well to changing business needs.

Location

Irvine, CA

This is a required in-office position.