Accounting Analyst

• 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)