Sr. Accountant

About This Job

Axos is seeking a Senior Accountant II responsible for preparing journal entries, maintaining the Company’s general ledger, and managing third-party transactions. This role also supports the design of controls for the Company’s SOX program. Additional responsibilities include ad-hoc accounting tasks, internal controls, regulatory compliance, technical research, accrual analysis, and reconciliations. The position involves leading projects, reviewing work, and training peers and staff members. The ideal candidate has expertise in complex accounting and regulatory standards, including researching issues and presenting alternative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of organization’s financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Create reports on financial performance for internal and external use
• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to foreign exchange, cash management and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities
• Ensures accuracy, validity, and completeness of all documentation necessary to meet organizational, industry, and government regulatory requirements
• Participate in and lead cross functional meetings
• Prepare and present reports to management
• Research technical accounting issues and propose potential alternatives
• Advanced knowledge of operational systems
• Ability to create materials to be leveraged for audit support, including presentation to be leveraged for auditors and executive management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services or a regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Ability to analyze complex accounting issues and provide alternative solutions
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Axos Employee Benefits May Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers. Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.