Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

SWIFT DEBT RELIEF INC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Swift Debt Relief is seeking a hands-on, organized accountant to join our growing debt settlement company in Costa Mesa. You will investigate issues, develop solutions, document the work and improve the accounting operation while preparing financial reports for company leadership and investors.

The role emphasizes GAAP adherence, cash-to-accrual conversions, audits prep, month-end close and strengthening internal controls; you will work with external accountants and help scale the finance

Qualifications

• Strong QuickBooks experience and strong Excel skills required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting, with solid general ledger, reconciliation and month-end close experience.
• Experience with cash-to-accrual conversion and financial statement audit preparation strongly preferred.
• Experience with lender reporting, borrowing-base facilities or financial services a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and five or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or public accounting experience desirable but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the conversion from cash-basis to accrual-basis accounting, including appropriate accruals, prepaids, liabilities and other balance sheet adjustments.
• Address revenue and expense recognition and document related accounting conclusions.
• Prepare for the first financial statement audit, including audit-ready schedules, reconciliations and support.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions and maintain supporting schedules.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, lender reporting and compliance requirements.
• Work with outside accountants, auditors and other financial professionals.
• Investigate accounting issues, recommend practical solutions and help build the accounting function as the business grows.

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel

GAAP

Accrual accounting

General ledger

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time-management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance

CPA or public accounting experience desirable

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Swift Debt Relief

Swift Debt Relief is particularly interested in someone who is hands-on, organized and able to work independently. The successful candidate will investigate issues, develop solutions, document the work and improve the accounting operation. The candidate will prepare financial reports for company leadership and investors to support our growing debt settlement company.

About Swift Debt Relief

At Swift Debt Relief, we understand that financial challenges are about more than numbers on a page. Our mission is to help people navigate the weight of debt and move toward a stronger financial future.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $62,400 per year
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 401K
• Medical Benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist with the conversion from cash-basis to accrual-basis accounting, including appropriate accruals, prepaids, liabilities and other balance sheet adjustments
• Address revenue and expense recognition and document related accounting conclusions
• Prepare for the first financial statement audit, including audit-ready schedules, reconciliations and support
• Assist with month-end and year-end close; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions and maintain supporting schedules
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, lender reporting and compliance requirements
• Work with outside accountants, auditors and other financial professionals
• Investigate accounting issues, recommend practical solutions and help build the accounting function as the business grows

Qualifications

• Strong QuickBooks experience and strong Excel skills required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting, with solid general ledger, reconciliation and month-end close experience
• Experience with cash-to-accrual conversion and financial statement audit preparation strongly preferredExperience calculating commissions or other variable compensation preferred
• Experience with lender reporting, borrowing-base facilities or financial services a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and five or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• CPA or public accounting experience desirable but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential financial information