Accountant / Senior Accountant

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Job description

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Who We Are

Shape a brighter financial future with us.

Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.

We're a next-generation fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our 2+ million members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we're at the forefront.

We're proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people's lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

The Role

SoFi is seeking Accountants (Staff, Staff II, Senior Accountants) to join our growing accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking for a team-oriented environment where you feel you are making a difference and seek to develop your accounting and operational skills within our organization.

These roles are vitally important in supporting accounting and regulatory process improvement. By joining SoFi, you'll become part of a forward-thinking technology company that is transforming financial services with innovative loan products and investment tools. Recently ranked as one of the fastest growing fintech companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, we've grown to 2500+ employees. We offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of a seasoned management team.

Open Roles

• Accountant, Financial Reporting
• Senior Accountant, Banking
• Staff Accountant II, Banking
• Staff Accountant II, Banking
• Staff Accountant, Credit Card
• Senior Accountant, Equity
• Senior Revenue Accountant
  

What You'll Do

• Assist, participate or lead the monthly and year-end close processes as well as assisting with year-end annual audit
• Perform detailed account reconciliations including journal entries and monthly reconciliations
• Prepare and produce easy to follow workpapers explaining issue, procedures and conclusion
• Identify issues and work with senior team members to come up with an effective execution approach
• Analyze accounts, journal entries, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform analytical review of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement
• Perform tests of internal controls and enhance controls as needed
• Enhance and document accounting and regulatory processes, narratives, and policies
• Coordinate with compliance, payroll, AP, and controller's group to ensure expenses and accruals are accurate
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of reports for investors, management, and external auditors
• Prepare or assist in developing and preparing analytical and statistical reports to drive leadership decision making
• Perform ad-hoc reports and analyses upon request
  

Team Specific

• Accounting for the Bank:
• Prepare Broker Dealer's weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports including 15c3-3, 15c3-1, SSOI, SIS, and OBS
• Work closely with Bank Operations, Accounts Payable, and Treasury departments to ensure that transactions are recorded properly under U.S. GAAP
• Equity Accounting:
• Support business partners with equity related analysis
• Provide support in the preparation of quarterly SEC financial filings
• Assist with year-end annual audit as well as internal audit and SOX requests
• Revenue Accounting:
• Knowledge and experience in revenue recognition under ASC 606 and/or AR
• Financial Reporting
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial statement tie-outs for SEC disclosures on a quarterly and annual basis under public company accounting standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the finance organization to assist with other reporting requirements, including subsidiary, statutory and bank reporting, as necessary
  

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures
• Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical, and project management
• A forward-thinking and hands-on approach
• Proactive and self-driven with the ability to think creatively within a flexible environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and practice
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and general ledger systems
• Knowledge of balance sheets, income statements, and mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with NetSuite
• CPA certification is a plus
• Audit experience
  

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary packages and bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• 401(k) and education on retirement planning
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs
• Monthly contribution up to $200 to help you pay off your student loans
• Great health & well-being benefits including: telehealth parental support, subsidized gym program
• Employer paid lunch program (except for remote employees)
• Fully stocked kitchen (snacks and drinks)
• These benefits are only applicable to full time employees
  

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.