Staff Accountant

About The Role

SoFi is seeking an enthusiastic accountant to join our growing finance team in Salt Lake City.

By joining SoFi, you’ll become part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming financial services. Ranked as one of the fastest growing fin tech companies in the Bay Area, we’re 800+ employees strong. We offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of a seasoned management team.

As an accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Perform detailed account reconciliations
• Prepare complete and easy to follow workpapers explaining issue, procedures and conclusion
• Apply knowledge of accounting theories
• Identify issues and work with more senior team members to come up with an effective execution approach
• Work through year-end annual audit (Audit experience is a plus)
• Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations
• Assist with month and year end closing
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of reports for management and external auditors
• Analyze accounts, journal entries, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness
• Assist in developing and preparing analytical and statistical reports to support management decision making

Qualifications/Requirements

• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures
• Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical, and project management
• A forward-thinking and hands-on approach
• A desire to learn
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and practice
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and general ledger systems
• Knowledge of balance sheets, income statements, and mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Limited travel to San Francisco

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience.
• CPA or CPA candidates strongly preferred

Benefits

• Catered lunches, a fully stocked kitchen, and subsidized gym membership.
• Competitive salary packages, bonuses, and stock options.
• A flexible vacation policy allows you to truly relax and reboot.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as disability benefits.
• 100% of health, vision, and dental premiums paid by SoFI for employees and their dependents.
• 401(k) and education on retirement planning.
• Tuition reimbursement on approved programs, up to $5,250 a year.
• Monthly contribution to help you pay off your student loans.

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