accountant

accountant New York, NY

Better
Full Time New York, NY 126050 - 91309 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Established in 2016, Better is a technology-first homeownership company, and the first fintech lender to achieve $100B in digitally funded loans. Our comprehensive range of services expands from mortgage, real estate, to title and homeowners insurance, all designed to modernize the homebuying journey. We are passionate about utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to make the process of owning a home faster, cheaper, and easier for all Americans!

Better isn’t just another tech company; it is a symbol of innovation, diversity, and unwavering passion. We are on a mission to redefine the homeownership experience, and we invite you to join us on our exhilarating journey towards a future where dreams of owning a home can become a reality for all. We are composed of passionate professionals who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the table, enriching our mission at every avenue. We believe in fostering a culture that thrives on diversity and inclusion. We value the unique perspectives of our employees, and recognize their inherent talents.

A Better Opportunity

Our Accounting team is hiring for a proactive and motivated Revenue Accounting Manager. The focus will be on revenue accounting for the different products of the business and working seamlessly across various departments to close the books timely and accurately. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly impact Better’s P&L by applying finance and accounting related findings to our financials.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the month end close process as part of the revenue accounting team by taking ownership of certain tasks and revenue sections of the P&L

  • Create and review journal entries in the GL along with preparing and reviewing excellent supporting schedules
  • Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations including investigating aged or unreconciled items
  • Investigate and resolve both current and historical issues with our revenue transactions
  • Implement accounting processes for new revenue streams or initiatives
  • Identify areas for improvement and drive process improvements
  • Work with our external auditors to ensure the timely completion of reviews and audits
  • Educate coworkers regarding financial practices, implications, and policies
  • Provide ad hoc analysis support to business leaders and key partners for complex accounting questions
  • Serve as a mentor and resource to more junior team members

Qualifications

  • Degree in accounting or finance

  • 5-7 years of experience in an accounting firm or department
  • At least 1 year of management experience
  • Adaptable to multiple and frequent changes in business environment
  • Proven expertise with Excel (combining large data sets, sumifs, index/match, vlookups, etc); familiarity with SQL a plus
  • Experience working with Netsuite a plus
  • Experience working at a public company a plus
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, without losing attention to detail
  • Proactively looking to improve on processes; never satisfied with the status quo
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Experience with industries such as financial technology, mortgage banking, or lending a plus

Company Benefits

Within our organization, we understand the significance of cultivating an environment that nurtures curiosity and passion. We go beyond the status quo by providing continuous learning opportunities, organizing team events, and engaging in impactful community outreach initiatives. Our dedication to fostering a culture of growth and passion resonates in every facet of our operations.

  • Hybrid work schedule

  • Daily lunch stipend
  • Commuter benefits with company match
  • HSA and DCFSA with company match
  • Work from home opportunities
  • Health insurance
  • Stock options
  • 401k
  • Additional Benefit Perks & Discounts

Disclaimer

Better HoldCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

accountant
Better

www.better.com
New York, NY
Vishal Garg
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Internet & Web Services
2014
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