Staff Accountant

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Chicago, IL
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Fintech • Financial Services
​​We’re a forward-looking fintech company helping people to escape a vicious cycle of debt and reach financial freedom.
The Role
As a Staff Accountant at Beyond Finance, you will manage accounts payable functions, processing invoices and vendor payments. This role involves maintaining accurate records, monthly reconciliations, collaborating with compliance teams, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. You will support financial reporting and resolve discrepancies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 300,000 clients on their path to a brighter future.

While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.

 

About the Role

The Accounts Payable/Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable functions as well as providing general accounting support. This hybrid role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices and accounting transactions while supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.

What You'll Do

  • Process, verify, and reconcile invoices and initiate vendor payments (150-200/week).
  • Prepare and process payments list (checks, ACH and wire transfers) to vendors.
  • Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts payable transactions, including invoices, receipts and payment documentation.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies and follow up with vendors to resolve any outstanding issues.
  • Record, reconcile and monitor corporate credit card transactions and assist in managing the corporate credit card program.
  • Collaborate closely with the compliance team on vendor management to ensure all vendors adhere to the established vendor onboarding requirements and compliance standards.
  • Record cash transactions in the general ledger.
  • Monthly bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolutions.
  • Record journal entries for assigned areas.
  • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
  • Perform regular analysis and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
  • Facilitate strong working relationships with other teams to ensure accurate & timely accounting.
  • Coordinate with outside auditors and provide the necessary information for annual external audit.
  • Monitor compliance with accounting controls and policies.
  • Support the department with special projects and process improvements.
  • Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

What We Look For

  • Bachelor’s (B.A. / B.S.) in accounting, finance, or other related discipline preferred.
  • 1 – 3 years’ experience in accounting and finance operations.
  • Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP).
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Intermediate level in Excel.

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Why Join Us?

While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:

  • Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Merit advancement opportunities
  • Career development & training

And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.

Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions.  No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team.  No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.

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The Company
Chicago, IL
1,400 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Grow along with our rapidly expanding organization and help us build and serve up customized, unique technological and client service solutions! We’re pushing the boundaries of what a debt consolidation company can offer.

But our mission to uplift isn’t limited to our clients — we know our people deserve to be elevated to their highest potential through growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and continued support.

Why Work With Us

Our people make a real impact — on our organization as a whole, but also on the lives of thousands of Americans. Beyond Finance offers you the chance to have your voice heard, help people, and grow in a collaborative, uplifting environment.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We offer a choice between hybrid, remote and in-office work models so you can be where you feel you’ll be the most productive and happy! A few times a year, we gather for in-person departmental meetups, allowing us to share progress and collaborate.

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