Staff Accountant

FinWise Bank; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FinWise Bank is seeking a Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial records across multiple systems and support new Banking as a Service (BaaS) programs including BIN Sponsorship and Payment Processing. You will reconcile accounts, assist in monthly financials, and work with internal teams and external partners to improve processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and knowledge of Sage Intacct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Three+ years of accounting experience required.
• Familiar with Sage Intacct and FloQast; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Journal creation for bank account transactions.
• Ensure activities posted to cash and clearing GL accounts are reviewed and reconciled.
• Perform bank reconciliations - reconcile bank statements against GL and clearing accounts.
• Assist in monthly financials preparation.
• Reconciled balance sheet accounts.
• Perform BaaS functions including participating in implementation calls and buildout.
• Respond to audit inquiries from examiners and auditors.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

FloQast

Job description

The Staff Accountant helps ensure accurate financial records across multiple accounting systems are maintained thereby providing for complete and accurate accounting for all transactions. The Staff Accountant’s responsibilities include developing and performing detailed reconciliations for new Banking as a Service (BaaS) programs, including BIN Sponsorship, Payment Processing, and Strategic Partner lending initiatives. The Staff Accountant will support the implementation of new BaaS programs, assist in equipment lease reconciliations, and work to improve reconciliations for strategic programs. The Staff Accountant will also identify and implement improvements to existing processes. Success in this position requires an understanding of basic accounting principles, the ability to collaborate effectively with various internal departments and external partners, fostering cross-functional teamwork and supporting the organization’s strategic objectives.

Tasks

• :Journal creation for bank account transactions
• .Ensure activities posted to both cash and clearing GL accounts are reviewed and reconciled in a timely manner
• .Perform bank reconciliations - reconciliation of the bank statement against the GL and reconciliation of any assigned clearing accounts
• .Assist in monthly financials preparation
• .Reconciled balance sheet accounts
• .Perform Banking as a Service (BaaS) functions including participating in implementation calls and buildout
• .Respond to audit inquiries from examiners and auditors

.Must Have Knowledge, Skills,and Abilities

• :Knowledge of computers and familiarity with accounting software (Sage Intacct, FloQast)
• .Advanced user in Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIF(S), IF statements, PivotTables)
• .Problem solving skills to investigate outages, identify causes, and outline solutions
• .Demonstrated ability to effectively manage several projects at once by setting clear priorities and organizing tasks to maximize efficiency
• .Ability to analyze figures
• .Solid understanding of accounting principles and standards
• .Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• .Proficient in applying mathematical concepts develop spreadsheets and identify and resolve accounting issues
• .Skilled at building and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with colleagues over time

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Required Education / Experience / Licens

• e:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financ
• e.Three years or more of Accounting experienc

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Desired Education /Experience / Licen

• se:Banking/FinTech accounting experien
• ce.BaaS (Banking as a Service) experience, particularly with BIN (Card) Sponsorship and Payment Processing reconciliatio
• nts:Sit or standat a computer for extendedperiods of time and look at a computer screenfor several hours a
• day.Work in office at FinWise HQ location (Murray,
• UT).Communicate with others in person,on the phone, virtual meeting,and em
• ail.Maintain confidential
• ity.Lift 20
• lbs.Maintain regular and punctual attenda
• nce.Work overtime as assig
• ned.Travel overnight as requi
• red.Work cooperatively with oth
• ers.Driving during work
• day.Comply with all company policiesand procedu

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Background checks are required on all bank employees due to the accessibility of Personally Identifiable Private Informa

FinWise is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,national origin, sex gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status,pregnancy status, veteran status, or disability s

tion.
FinWise provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (801) 545 -

6050.
Qualified applicants with criminal historyand conviction recordswill be considered in accordance with legal requir