Parafin

Accounting Analyst

Parafin

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERPPythonSQL

About the role

  • Help manage projects that improve processes and reporting for the Accounting function, including the enablement of automated journal entries and data enablement for subledger to ledger account reconciliations
  • Take part in developing, documenting, and executing key policy documents and internal controls related to accounting processes and procedures
  • Oversee and manage certain day-to-day accounting processes for Parafin and its subsidiaries
  • Drive process improvement through automation initiatives: develop a plan, clearly communicate project goals, resource needs, and business outcomes, including partnering with engineering to design and implement technological solutions for process automation
  • Own parts of the month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analytics
  • Own preparation of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting package
  • Perform technical accounting research
  • Support external audit, tax compliance, and miscellaneous reporting requirements from investors and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team members on general accounting matters and ad hoc projects
  • Oversee our outsourced bookkeeping team and identify incremental opportunities

Requirements

  • Someone excited about pushing the boundaries of what an accountant is
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage modern tools, including AI-powered technologies, to drive efficient, scalable solutions and enhance decision-making in accounting operations
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP - specifically as it relates to lending and technology companies
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and nontechnical partners
  • Ability to examine and verify financial documents, reports, and transactions; research and analyze accounting transactions; verify the accuracy of data; reconcile financial data and accounts
  • Proven business analysis skills and experience working on complex projects with an excellent attention to detail
  • You care deeply about the quality and correctness of your work
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with an interest in prioritizing and multitasking
  • The desire to improve processes and make your own job easier over time, taking ownership of all aspects of your projects independently
  • Excellent analytical, creative problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, and the ability to work effectively in situations that involve ambiguity
  • You are excited about working in a small team and setting the foundations for the future of accounting at Parafin
  • Passionate about our mission and have a strong interest in the challenge of working in a dynamic and fast-paced start-up environment
  • 3+ years of work experience - preferably both Big 4 and private industry experience with a financial services background
  • Experience working at a traditional or fintech lending-focused organization
  • Experience working in a high-growth organization on a scaling team
  • Experience working with NetSuite (or similar enterprise ERP) and accounting close management software (e.g., Numeric)
  • Fluency in (or willingness to learn) data analysis skills and tools, such as SQL / Python / Looker
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions (app asks for work authorization)
  • Willingness to disclose if sponsorship for employment visa status is required (app asks)
  • Comfortable with Parafin’s hybrid in-office work policy (on-site Tuesday through Thursday)