Staff Accountant
About Unlock
Unlock’s mission is to unleash the power of home equity to enrich people’s lives. We do this through a financial solution called a Home Equity Agreement or HEA, an entirely new way to access and utilize home equity. We’re not a lender, so there are no interest charges or monthly payments and homeowners with poor credit or high levels of debt can still qualify. We're beyond passionate about helping our customers build greater financial resiliency. We are mission driven, consumer centric and our products are designed for the way homeowners want to live their lives today - with flexibility and control.
About the role
The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting key accounting functions. This role handles general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and assists in the monthly and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant also contributes to the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and audit support.
What you’ll do
- Prepare and maintain financial records and reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Maintain the accounts payable function, including onboarding vendors, processing invoices and payments, and reconciling AP aging.
- Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable records.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and account analyses.
- Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and information as requested.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Possesses 1–3 years of hands-on accounting experience, demonstrating a solid foundation in financial reporting, reconciliations, etc.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to create and manage spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and utilize advanced functions and formulas.
- PC skills including working knowledge of the Microsoft environment and the ability to access, manipulate, organize and relay information in a meaningful way.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively partner with leaders across multiple functions
- Ability to work in a high-growth, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or working toward CPA certification is a plus.
- Proficient in accounting software & systems (i.e., NetSuite, Tipalti).
What we offer
- A dynamic work environment with opportunities for learning and professional development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture
- Flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance
Target base compensation is $90k-$100k annually. Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, Unlock’s Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options and paid time off.
Unlock is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Unlock is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Unlock is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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