What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Lead?
Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. We operate an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, we have offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, where our technical, product, design, and legal teams operate.
We are built for a constantly evolving financial landscape, where new ventures and technological advancements emerge daily. Guided by a team of entrepreneurs and technologists with decades of experience navigating intricate banking and payments regulations, Lead blends regulatory and technological expertise to help our fintech partners scale their operations with compliance and creativity.
Simply put, Lead offers the essential attributes that every fintech seeks in a partner bank. First, unparalleled technical expertise from a distinguished team of developers with an extensive understanding of the banking and payments systems. Second, oversight expertise, automated compliance systems, and bespoke program management to navigate the ever shifting regulatory landscape. Finally, a commitment to transparency and operational rigor to ensure everyone’s money does what it’s supposed to do.
As a Community Bank, we provide personalized banking services and solutions to support the businesses, individuals, and charitable organizations of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, both in branch and online. We are committed to fostering strong relationships, supporting local economic growth, and we believe in the power of being an integral part of the community we serve.
Role Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with various accounting tasks. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting processes.
In This Role You Will
At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles, to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life
We are built for a constantly evolving financial landscape, where new ventures and technological advancements emerge daily. Guided by a team of entrepreneurs and technologists with decades of experience navigating intricate banking and payments regulations, Lead blends regulatory and technological expertise to help our fintech partners scale their operations with compliance and creativity.
Simply put, Lead offers the essential attributes that every fintech seeks in a partner bank. First, unparalleled technical expertise from a distinguished team of developers with an extensive understanding of the banking and payments systems. Second, oversight expertise, automated compliance systems, and bespoke program management to navigate the ever shifting regulatory landscape. Finally, a commitment to transparency and operational rigor to ensure everyone’s money does what it’s supposed to do.
As a Community Bank, we provide personalized banking services and solutions to support the businesses, individuals, and charitable organizations of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, both in branch and online. We are committed to fostering strong relationships, supporting local economic growth, and we believe in the power of being an integral part of the community we serve.
Role Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with various accounting tasks. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting processes.
In This Role You Will
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
- Assist with invoice processing
- Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts, and other financial data.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Monitor accounts for discrepancies and resolve issues as they arise.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and supporting data.
- Analyzing daily fluctuations in the general ledger
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper filing and organization of documents.
- Build-up your accounting knowledge through peer support, researching accounting guidance, and documenting conclusions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- 1-2 years accounting/finance experience
- Accounting or finance degree preferred
- Google Documents / Sheets or Microsoft Suite experience preferred
- Client obsessed mentality
- Willingness to take on new challenges in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong judgment, instincts, attention to detail and analytical skills
- Self starter, engaged, proactive and ready to roll up your sleeves
At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles, to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life
- Competitive compensation, including opportunities for equity grants and cash bonus, based on experience, geographic location, and role
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
- A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth
- Lead Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.