Senior Accountant, Core Business GL

Senior Accountant, Core Business GL

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We're looking for a smart, driven individual to join our growing Accounting team. This position reports to the Accounting Manager, Core Business GL.

As a Senior Accountant you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly / quarterly / annual close and financial reporting process. You pay great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines as well as working effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment. Above all, you have tremendous problem solving and communication skills that you are looking to utilize in support of Affirm's continued growth and pursuit of our mission to deliver honest financial products that improve lives.

What You'll Do

• Support accounting period close for areas of functional responsibility which may include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis in the core business areas of capital markets
• Execute existing accounting and reporting controls and procedures in the course of the monthly and quarterly close including departmental close packages, financial reporting reconciliations, support of financial reporting, analytics and efficiency metrics
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency
• Perform research and make recommendations for complex accounting scenarios
• Assist in designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring corporate accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation
• Conduct flux analyses and align on business drivers with cross-functional partners including Quantitative Markets, Capital Markets, Treasury and Strategic Finance
• Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members in delivering high quality, decision ready information to our business partners

What We Look For

Base Pay Grade - G Equity Grade - 3 Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.) USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year : $100,000 - $120,000 USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year : $89,000 - $109,000 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We're extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include :

We believe It's On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.