Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Continental Finance Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Continental Finance Company, with core office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in Wilmington, DE, and remote work on Monday and Friday. The company is a growing financial technology leader specializing in the marketing and servicing of credit cards, particularly for consumers with less-than-perfect credit who may not be accommodated by traditional financial institutions. Continental Finance prides itself on corporate responsibility and putting the customer first, having managed over 2.6 million credit cards since 2005. This Staff Accountant position plays a crucial part in supporting the Accounting team, ensuring the accurate maintenance of General Ledger accounts and the administration of all business transactions in strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid – Wilmington, DE

• Team: Supports the Accounting team and Accounting Managers
• Mission: To support the overall maintenance and administration of General Ledger accounts and business transactions, applying GAAP.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, advanced Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Accounting Operations: Assist Accounting Managers with the comprehensive day-to-day, monthly, and year-end functions essential for the Accounting Department’s smooth operation.
• Process Accounts Payable: Accurately process and record all accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely and compliant payments for both vendor invoices and staff reimbursements in accordance with company policies.
• Manage General Ledger Entries: Execute the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed asset depreciation, and record necessary adjusting or reclassification journal entries to maintain accurate ledger accounts.
• Conduct Account Reconciliations: Perform thorough general accounts analysis and reconciliations, covering detailed review of bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Verify Financial Data: Scrutinize and verify the accuracy of financial data received from external vendors and internal company reports to ensure data integrity.
• Optimize Accounting Procedures: Analyze existing accounting processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend changes that streamline and automate workflows, contributing to continuous improvement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, demonstrating proficiency in accounting principles and best practices.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience reconciling cash accounts is preferred, along with at least 1 year of experience in the credit card or financial services industry.
• Skills: Possess strong organizational capabilities and the ability to effectively prioritize workload to consistently meet deadlines. Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail. Exhibit advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with competence in Word and Power Point. Maintain a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying poise, tact, and diplomacy, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate issues across all management levels.
• Bonus: Experience with P&Ls, balance sheets, and income statements is a plus.