Staff Accountant

Fora Financial; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Free breakfast, snacks, and weekly lunch

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an Accountant to handle a high volume of journal entries and banking transactions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting, have 1-4 years of experience, and possess strong GAAP knowledge. Responsibilities include preparing cash reconciliations and assisting with audits. This role offers a competitive salary between $75,000 and $85,000, along with benefits such as a 401K plan and life insurance at no cost. Flexible hours are required, especially around month-end reporting.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of accounting work experience.
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable in the Finance/banking industry.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze daily journal entries across multiple entities.
• Handle heavy banking transactions and daily cash reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly close and annual audits.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP principles

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data entry proficiency

Flexibility in hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Intacct

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post, and analyze a high volume of daily journal entries/business transactions across multiple entities


• Prepare daily cash reconciliations and operational summaries for management review


• Handle heavy banking transactions daily


• Adhere to time sensitive tasks such as banking deadlines and internal deadlines


• Assist with monthly close and annual audits


• Work closely with customer service, collections, servicing, and external partners to accurately process transactions


• Identify and implement process improvements across the accounting function


• AP support -including setting up new vendors in the GL, distributing invoices to department heads for review and approval, and ensuring timely and accurate payment


• Perform research on GAAP and other accounting standards

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• 1-4 years of accounting work experience


• Understanding of GAAP principles and policies


• Understanding of Accounts receivables in Finance/ banking industry


• Exceptional thoroughness and attention to detail especially when working with large data sets


• Ability to work in fast paced, heavy data entry environment


• Focus on efficiency and automation


• Ability to work within a team concept and communicate with stakeholders throughout the organization


• Professional demeanor and attitude


• Experience with cloud-based general ledgers (Intacct) and the ability to learn the internal proprietary transaction system


• Flexible hours (specifically around month end and different regulatory reporting deadlines)


• Financial industry background experience is a plus

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

Competitive Base Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 based on experience

The Benefits of Working for Fora Financial

• 401K Plan with Company Match


• Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees


• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending


• Free breakfast, snacks, and weekly lunch in the office

Fora Financial is a technology-enabled leading provider of flexible financing to small and medium sized businesses. Since our inception in 2008, we have supported more than 55,000 businesses nationwide providing over $5 billion of capital distributed for purposes ranging from operating expenses to managing cash flow gaps to facilitating business expansion, and much more. Leveraging our proprietary technology, Fora Financial delivers capital via a streamlined process that can be completed in as little as 24 hours, compared to the weeks or even months it usually takes for a business to receive a bank loan.

Over the past eighteen years, Fora Financial has grown from two founders in a small Manhattan workspace to a company of nearly 200 employees. Fora Financial prides itself on being a partner-centric organization, offering a customized funding approach, collaborating with our small-business customers to understand their needs in a dynamic and ever-changing economic environment.

While we work very hard, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We enjoy a family-like camaraderie that fosters a passion for success in each Fora Financial Team member.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fora Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law. Fora Financial provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability during the application process, please contact [e-mail] .