Senior Accountant - Fintech

We are a fast-growing fintech startup on a mission to help consumers build financial resilience—saving more effectively and preparing for life’s unexpected expenses. With approximately $50M in annual revenue and strong momentum, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and operational maturity. Following the recent hiring of a new CFO, we are building out our in‑house finance and accounting function to support scale, improve financial visibility, and strengthen internal controls. Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year. Job Details We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to play a key role in building and managing our internal accounting operations. This is a hands‑on position ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and is excited about establishing processes, improving systems, and contributing to strategic financial decision‑making. You will work closely with the CFO to transition accounting functions in‑house, ensure accurate financial reporting, and help lay the foundation for a scalable finance organization. Why join us? Opportunity to build and shape the accounting function from the ground up Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives Fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environment with meaningful impact Mission‑driven company helping consumers achieve financial security Key Responsibilities Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements Assist in building and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Manage general ledger activity and ensure compliance with GAAP Support the transition of accounting operations from external providers to an in‑house model Partner cross‑functionally with teams such as operations, product, and compliance Assist with audits, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within accounting workflows Support regulatory and compliance reporting as needed in a fintech environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA‑eligible strongly preferred) 4–7+ years of accounting experience (mix of public accounting and/or startup experience preferred) Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements Experience with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems) Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience in fintech or financial services is a plus What We’re Looking For A builder mindset—someone who enjoys creating structure and improving processes Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, problem‑solving approach Ownership mentality with a willingness to roll up your sleeves Interest in contributing to a mission‑driven company focused on improving financial wellness Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot