Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Swift Debt Relief is particularly interested in someone who is hands-on, organized and able to work independently. The successful candidate will investigate issues, develop solutions, document the work and improve the accounting operation. The candidate will prepare financial reports for company leadership and investors to support our growing debt settlement company. 

Please submit a resume and a brief description of your experience with QuickBooks, cash-to-accrual conversions, audit preparation, commissions, internal controls, lender reporting and accounting process improvement.

About Swift Debt Relief: At Swift Debt Relief, we understand that financial challenges are about more than numbers on a page. Our mission is to help people navigate the weight of debt and move toward a stronger financial future. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $62,400 per year
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• 401K
• Medical Benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist with the conversion from cash-basis to accrual-basis accounting, including appropriate accruals, prepaids, liabilities and other balance sheet adjustments
• Address revenue and expense recognition and document related accounting conclusions
• Prepare for the first financial statement audit, including audit-ready schedules, reconciliations and support
• Assist with month-end and year-end close; prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and assist with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions and maintain supporting schedules
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, lender reporting and compliance requirements
• Work with outside accountants, auditors and other financial professionals 
• Investigate accounting issues, recommend practical solutions and help build the accounting function as the business grows 

Qualifications

• Strong QuickBooks experience and strong Excel skills required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting, with solid general ledger, reconciliation and month-end close experience
• Experience with cash-to-accrual conversion and financial statement audit preparation strongly preferred 
• Experience calculating commissions or other variable compensation preferred
• Experience with lender reporting, borrowing-base facilities or financial services a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and five or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• CPA or public accounting experience desirable but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential financial information