First Help Financial Needham, Massachusetts, United States Full-time 2024-10-07

First Help Financial (FHF) is a fast-growing and culturally diverse company in the U.S. We provide auto loans to the underserved and care for our customers and partners with exceptional service. Through flexible financing options and tri-lingual support, we offer consumers an easier way to finance their first car. We lend to and support our portfolio which has consistently grown 30%+ each year over the last nine years.

Here you will find hard-working colleagues who come from over 20 countries. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism but also enjoy our work. Our culture and benefits are geared towards making you successful in life and comfortable at work.

Your Title: Senior Accountant

Your Location: Remote/Anywhere within the USA

You Report To: Accounting Manager

Your Compensation: $85,000+ plus a bonus!

First Help Financial, voted and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by our workforce for three years in a row, is adding a new partner to our Accounting department to accommodate our remarkable growth!

Learn more about our awesome Accounting Department!

What you will do:

Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

    • Prepare and/or review monthly investor reports across multiple investors
    • Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual covenant and compliance reporting for investors
    • Improve the efficiency and timeliness of the financial statement close process through thoughtful process improvements
    • Assist with the preparation and development of monthly financial reports (Consolidated Balance Sheets, Income Statements and the like) and supporting analytics for management and investors
    • Prepare monthly/annual reports for state filings
    • Own Balance Sheet account(s) reconciliation process including risk assessment, preparation and review
    • Complete analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transaction
    • Assist with annual Financial Statement preparation and related audit.
    • Provide management with financial data and forecasting vital to the decision-making process.
    • Assist with researching and concluding on the applicability of GAAP Codification standards, while preparing memo(s) to document conclusions
    • Helps maintain and improve documentation around controls over financial reporting. 
    • Cross trained with AP accountant on AP transaction cycle
    • Support in special projects as requested.

What you bring:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required;
    • Thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirement
    • Ability to work independently and problem solve when needed
    • At least 2+ years’ experience preferably working at a bank or financial services company
    • Public accounting experience is highly preferred.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including strong Word, Outlook, and Excel skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    • Strong organizational and analytical with strong attention to detail
    • Previous experience with Sage Intact is a huge plus.
    • Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under strict deadlines with speed and accuracy. Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables

FHF Benefits…

  • Great Perks – We offer generous salaries, competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Identity theft, paid parental leave and much more), paid  vacation, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, social activities, monthly lunches, a robust employee recognition and talent development program to enhance your career with us.
  • Culture – We are believers in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While we work hard and care deeply about our customers and partners, we want you to have room for your family, friends, and yourself.
  • Growth – Company growth provides unprecedented career growth.  FHF’s extraordinary year over year growth in revenue and new markets provides opportunity for you to establish and develop your career growth.  We engage each employee to build a career plan that benefits everyone and we have a proven record of investing in you.

Diversity and Inclusion

FHF is committed to building a culture that respects and embraces all walks of life, inclusive of all genders, race, culture, sexual orientation, age, and other identities. We will make accommodations when interviewing anyone with special needs.