Accounting Lead

Summary

Join Affirm as an Accounting Lead and leverage your in-depth knowledge of GAAP and accounting systems to contribute to efficient financial reporting processes. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial for flux analyses and process improvements. A CPA is required, along with 4+ years of relevant experience (public accounting preferred). Advanced Excel skills and SQL experience are also needed. Affirm offers a competitive compensation package including 100% subsidized medical coverage, flexible spending stipends, competitive time off, and an ESPP.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience is required (public accounting experience preferred)
• CPA required (may consider candidates on track to earn their CPA in the near term)
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, and ability to partner with the Technical Accounting team on accounting policy implementation and adherence
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (such as VLOOKUPS & conditional statements, pivot tables, data analysis, what-if-analysis)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations for key accounts in the Core Business area of Card Accounting
• Work with Treasury and Issuing Engineering to ensure accurate monthly reconciliation of Virtual Card and Affirm Card Reserve Accounts
• Work with the Bank Partnerships team to ensure accurate monthly reconciliation of Affirm Program Receivables with our external Bank Partners
• Conduct flux analyses and align on business drivers with cross-functional partners including Strategic Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Credit, Issuing Engineering and Affirm Card Engineering
• Prepare schedules for Quarterly SEC reporting, and support internal and external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to incorporate new transactions or processes into the GL

Preferred Qualifications

• SQL experience or strong interest in developing SQL skills preferred
• Excellent project management skills and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration to drive meaningful improvements to the close process
• The desire to improve processes and make your own job easier over time, taking ownership of all aspects of your functional area
• Passion for Affirm and a strong interest in technology

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending
• Equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company)
• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
• Remote work