Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:

 - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech

 - We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021

 - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023

 - We are USA Today’s Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans

 - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world

 - And we’re just getting started!

We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive. 

A Better opportunity:

Our Accounting team is hiring for a proactive and motivated Accounting & Reporting Associate. This individual will enhance the accounting and control environment by being on-the-ground to learn and account for changes with a financial statement impact as well as disclose those changes in the financial statements. The focus will be on external and internal financial reporting as well as being involved in the corporate ledger accounts. This person will work seamlessly across various departments to obtain the required information to close the books as well as prepare disclosures. They will be a true generalist role with a mix of financial reporting and general ledger accounting and should be prepared to work on various ad-hoc accounting projects. 

Responsibilities

• Work on monthly financial reporting for our different regulatory and credit stakeholders
• Work on quarterly and annual SEC financial reporting as well as build out required disclosures and supporting schedules 
• Participate in month end closing by taking ownership of key tasks
• Collaborate with team members to provide useful and necessary financial reports
• Create Journal Entries in the GL along with clear and detailed supporting schedules
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations monthly and investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Listen to, learn from, and partner with members of various departments to continuously develop skill sets and accurately present our financial statements
• Adapt current processes as changes are made to the accounting systems and control environment
• Educate coworkers regarding financial practices, implications, and policies
• Provide ad hoc analyses and supporting documentation to business leaders and key partners
• Support the quarterly review and annual financial statement audit process

• Degree in accounting, business or finance
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting firm or related field
• Adaptable to multiple and frequent changes in business environment 
• Proven expertise with Excel (combining large data sets, sumifs, index/match, vlookups, etc)
• Experience working with Netsuite, Gsuite, and Workiva Wdesk a plus
• Experience working at a publicly traded company or pre IPO company a plus 
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Constantly looking to improve on processes
• Stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and eagerness to be an information sponge, with keen attention to detail

Company Benefits 

Our total rewards package consists of base salary, equity, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:

 - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more.

 - Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals.

 - Company paid for lunch when working in the office.

 - Additional benefit perks & discounts.

Disclaimer

Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.