Job Description
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About us
First Rate is a fast-growing, innovative financial technology, and service provider to the wealth management industry. With offices located around the world, we pride ourselves on cultivating new opportunities for team members to experience different cultures and workplaces/space. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas (yes we can see the Cowboys Stadium right across the highway), we employ more than 100 team members, and have been historically recognized as a top place to work.
THE ROLE
The Senior Accountant supports the administration, accounting and tax compliance function for First Rate, Inc. and related entities. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting.
STRATEGIC WORK
1. Leveraging your U.S. GAAP technical accounting expertise and knowledge, lead the team in the production of timely monthly close for assigned areas, oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure compliance with internal controls, laws and regulations.
2. Partner with cross-functional teams and participate in the implementation of system enhancements and workflows.
3. Evaluate workflow processes and procedures to develop, recommend and implement procedural and system changes to increase accuracy and efficiencies.
TACTICAL WORK
1. Assist with the preparation and consolidation of financials for First Rate Inc. for internal and external reporting.
2. Reconcile balance sheet GL accounts and others as assigned.
3. Review journal entries from staff accountant as needed.
4. Serve as reviewer to staff accountant for some balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
5. Oversee the company’s lease accounting – ensure compliance with ASC 842.
6. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of billings. Assist with processing invoices if required.
7. Ensure the timely recording of accounts receivable receipts. Assist with processing as needed.
8. Calculate allowance for doubtful accounts consistent with the company’s policy.
9. Respond to questions from Managing Directors related to revenue recognition and other issues timely.
10. Maintain an understanding of the outstanding contracts and the various billing and revenue recognition of each agreement.
11. Under the direction of the Controller, perform technical accounting research and maintain updated accounting policies as needed.
12. Assist with annual audit process.
13. Assist with annual budget process.
14. Assist with periodic updates to the company’s financial forecast.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 5+ years’ experience as an Accountant or equivalent, 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
2. Active CPA license preferred
3. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Business/Taxation required.
4. Strong understanding of US GAAP and application thereof
5. Advanced skills in utilizing Excel and Word applications required
6. Experience with NetSuite preferred
7. Ability to speak Spanish preferred
CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Experience required in deadline driven, multi-tasked, and dynamic environment
2. Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with people cross-functionally, including with departments throughout the business having varying personalities
About us
First Rate is a fast-growing, innovative financial technology, and service provider to the wealth management industry. With offices located around the world, we pride ourselves on cultivating new opportunities for team members to experience different cultures and workplaces/space. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas (yes we can see the Cowboys Stadium right across the highway), we employ more than 100 team members, and have been historically recognized as a top place to work.
THE ROLE
The Senior Accountant supports the administration, accounting and tax compliance function for First Rate, Inc. and related entities. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting.
STRATEGIC WORK
1. Leveraging your U.S. GAAP technical accounting expertise and knowledge, lead the team in the production of timely monthly close for assigned areas, oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure compliance with internal controls, laws and regulations.
2. Partner with cross-functional teams and participate in the implementation of system enhancements and workflows.
3. Evaluate workflow processes and procedures to develop, recommend and implement procedural and system changes to increase accuracy and efficiencies.
TACTICAL WORK
1. Assist with the preparation and consolidation of financials for First Rate Inc. for internal and external reporting.
2. Reconcile balance sheet GL accounts and others as assigned.
3. Review journal entries from staff accountant as needed.
4. Serve as reviewer to staff accountant for some balance sheet reconciliations as needed.
5. Oversee the company’s lease accounting – ensure compliance with ASC 842.
6. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of billings. Assist with processing invoices if required.
7. Ensure the timely recording of accounts receivable receipts. Assist with processing as needed.
8. Calculate allowance for doubtful accounts consistent with the company’s policy.
9. Respond to questions from Managing Directors related to revenue recognition and other issues timely.
10. Maintain an understanding of the outstanding contracts and the various billing and revenue recognition of each agreement.
11. Under the direction of the Controller, perform technical accounting research and maintain updated accounting policies as needed.
12. Assist with annual audit process.
13. Assist with annual budget process.
14. Assist with periodic updates to the company’s financial forecast.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 5+ years’ experience as an Accountant or equivalent, 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
2. Active CPA license preferred
3. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Business/Taxation required.
4. Strong understanding of US GAAP and application thereof
5. Advanced skills in utilizing Excel and Word applications required
6. Experience with NetSuite preferred
7. Ability to speak Spanish preferred
CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Experience required in deadline driven, multi-tasked, and dynamic environment
2. Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact with people cross-functionally, including with departments throughout the business having varying personalities
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Dallas offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.