Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, Senior Accountant

Job Description

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, Senior Accountant | Acorns

Acorns is how everyday consumers save & invest for the long term. By putting tools of wealth-making in everyone's hands, Acorns has become the largest subscription service in U.S. consumer finance, serving nearly 5 million everyday Americans. Customers get:

• Automated investing in diversified portfolios, built with help from experts.
• Easy retirement account that allows customers to invest in their future in minutes, no expertise required.
• Banking that invests with every swipe, allows you to invest from each paycheck, and helps customers get paid up to 2 days early
• Investment account for kids, multiple kids included
• Investment bonuses from brands where you shop
• Money news and education on-the-go

And so much more, all in one app! To date, customers have invested $12.5 billion with Acorns, much of it in spare change. From acorns, mighty oaks do grow!

Acorns is seeking a Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Accountant to be responsible for the preparation of internal financial statements, and SEC financial statements and disclosures. Strong GAAP experience is a must as the Senior Accountant will also assist in technical accounting research to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions and all new accounting pronouncements are adopted in accordance with accounting standards. In addition, the Senior Accountant will work with the external auditors to support the review of quarterly and annual filings, and third-party consultants for valuation and other services as needed.

This role will report directly to the Director, will be a critical member of the accounting team, and will work cross-functionally with the finance department and other department leaders.

This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine, CA or New York, NY offices.

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionately about Acorns' mission, vision and values, please apply.

Within 1 month, you will:

• Introduce yourself and become integrated with the Acorns team
• Build a deep understanding of our products and business economics
• Understand the current external and internal reporting processes
• Familiarize yourself with previous technical accounting positions

Within 3 months, you will:

• Prepare monthly financial reporting package
• Prepare financial statements and disclosure (and related tie-outs) for SEC reporting, including 10Q/Ks and 8Ks
• Perform technical accounting research, prepare accounting memos, and conclude on accounting positions for new accounting standards and complex transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Complete disclosure checklists to ensure all disclosures requirements
• Identify and implement controls where gaps exist within the financial reporting and technical accounting processes
• Support the external audit requests throughout the financial statement review process
• Work with third party consultants used for M&A valuation and other services
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and other department leaders on external stakeholder financial communications

Within 6 months, you will:

• Work cross-functionally to advance the external financial reporting process
• Automate and streamline monthly/SEC reporting and related processes
• Establish quarterly reporting cadence, and maintain a financial reporting calendar and internal PBC List for quarterly and annual reporting
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls as it pertains to financial reporting
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned

What you will bring to Acorns:

• BS in Accounting
• 3-5 years of professional accounting experience.
• CPA required
• Big four experience highly desired
• Financial reporting experience with a public company preferred.
• Working knowledge of automated financial and reporting systems highly desired (Workiva WDesk, Cube Software)
• Prior experience with an ERP system preferred (NetSuite)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions on complex issues
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, but unafraid to ask questions
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Driven to learn fast, be creative, and win as a team
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options
• A comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexible paid time off
• Numerous career possibilities that allow you to grow with Acorns
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission and our customers.
• The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

Mission:

With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming; beginning with the empowering step of micro-investing.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Acorns believes diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team. We need a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.

Values:

1. Lead with heart
2. Make bold decisions
3. Always build trust
4. Never stop growing
5. Find a way

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