Fora Financial is a technology-enabled leading provider of flexible financing to small and medium-sized businesses. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and analyze daily journal entries, cash reconciliations, and assist with monthly close and audits while identifying process improvements within the accounting function.
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
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
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
Company Overview
- Fora Financial provides flexible financing to small and medium-sized businesses to sustain and grow their enterprise. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.forafinancial.com.