Figure is hiring a
Staff Accountant in United States

Summary

Figure is a financial services company looking for an Accountant to perform monthly accounting functions and help define processes as they scale. The accountant will be responsible for recording journal entries, performing reconciliations, preparing financial statements, creating policies, and partnering with cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include a BA/BS in Accounting, 1+ years of relevant experience, in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, excellent management skills, attention to detail, initiative, flexibility, and proficiency in Excel.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting
• 1+ years relevant work experience in an accounting function; tech startup experience and/or public accounting required
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent management skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal daily direction and tight deadlines
• A flexible approach and ability to prioritize tasks to thrive in a startup environment
• Keen sense for process improvement to streamline operations
• Proficiency in Excel

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and perform account reconciliations for specific business domains including verifying data accuracy, identifying any discrepancies, and proposing resolutions as necessary
• Provide assistance and support during the month-end close process including preparing journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead daily financial operations, including AR, AP, cash management, lending, and general accounting tasks
• Prepare financial statements, analysis, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes
• Create and implement accounting policies and procedures and update as needed to be in compliance with GAAP and enhance internal controls
• Assist in managing the external audit, including preparation of documentation and ongoing support
• Partner with cross-functional teams on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement and solve problems
• Drive process improvement and design of automation solutions to further streamline real-time financial data for decision making

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAGE, Paycom, bill.com , and Expensify

Benefits

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• Company quarterly performance based bonus
• Equity stock options package
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave
• In office, remote, and hybrid work location options
• Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time
• Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Routine Team swag deliveries!