Staff Accountant

Fora Financial is a technology-enabled leading provider of flexible financing to small and medium sized businesses. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage daily journal entries, cash reconciliations, and assist with monthly close and audits while collaborating with various teams to improve accounting processes.

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

Skills

• 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
• Intermediate Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Focus on efficiency and automation
• Strong time management skills
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees
• Generous Time Off Plan Including Rollover Vacation Days
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Hybrid working model
• Free breakfast, snacks, and weekly lunch in the office

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