Staff Accountant II

Company Description

Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.

Job Description

As a Staff Accountant II, you’ll impact the lives of everyday people and help them go from surviving to thriving with innovative digital personal finance solutions. Our Staff Accountants have the opportunity to work closely with our business operations and broader finance organization supporting best practices for the company.

Qualifications

About You

• Proactive and results-driven, you excel in fast-paced environments.
• Resilient and self-motivated, you are committed to continuous improvement and high-quality results.
• Possessing strong analytical skills, you effectively analyze data to uncover actionable insights that drive business decisions.
• Skilled in creating accurate and reliable reports that support transparent and informed decision-making for senior leadership.
• Optimistic and growth-minded, you thrive in collaborative settings and actively contribute to team success and strategic objectives.
  
  

What you’ll do:

• Perform month-end account closing activities and journal entries
• Prepare monthly accruals and reconciliations
• Support monthly variance analysis of financial statements investigating and commenting on variances
• Maintain and update the balance sheet account reconciliations supporting GAAP compliance
• Support external audit in compiling reports, schedules and conducting research
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Participate as a support role on special projects
• Complete reports as assigned
• Various other duties as assigned
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of strong general ledger experience
• Must be results-oriented, able to manage timelines and proactively communicate to various team members
• Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and drive to deliver high-quality work
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment
• Experience with Oracle/ Oracle Fusion a plus
• Experience in the financial services industry a plus
• Loan Accounting a plus
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment while keeping management and other team members updated
• Ability to proactively identify problems within areas of responsibility then investigate, develop and present detailed possible solutions ultimately helping champion to the finish line
  
  

Additional Information

Achieve well-being with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discounts
• Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups
  
  

Work from home/hybrid:

We are proudly offering hybrid options in the San Mateo, CA and Phoenix, AZ metro market. In other locations throughout the country, we offer work from home.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000 annually benefits.

This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Join Achieve, change the future

At Achieve, we’re changing millions of lives.

From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you’ll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We’re proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job—it’s a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve’s Talent Acquisition leader.