Entry Level Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

Auto Approve is a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar fintech organization. We are disrupting the way people pay for their cars and trucks, saving customers over $1,300 a year. Auto loans are complicated, confusing, and too costly. Auto Approve makes it simple for our customers to save money and enjoy life more. With the help of our private equity backers, we are revolutionizing the auto finance industry.

We recently crossed the $3B loan milestone, helping over 100,000 customers refinance loans; putting more money back in their pockets for things that matter the most. For the past two years, Auto Approve was recognized on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies. We have even bigger goals and growth in mind for 2025, and members of the accounting department will have an opportunity to grow personally and professionally and have a direct impact in helping Auto Approve achieve our aggressive growth goals into the future.

Most of our team members join us because they connect with our mission of providing services that make it simple for our customers to save money and enjoy life more. We provide a fast-paced, enthusiastic atmosphere that thrives on constant improvement. We offer a competitive compensation package , a full suite of medical benefits (including dental, vision, pet insurance, and more), and PTO and holidays . We are looking for individuals to demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, promote fresh ideas, and serve as an agent of change. The Staff Accountant will join our rapidly growing team in our St. Louis Park, MN office. We are looking for candidates in the Minneapolis, MN area as this is a hybrid position.

What You’ll Do :

The Staff Accountant will support month end close and reporting initiatives of the Accounting Department. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will help to prepare monthly balance sheets and participate in month end close. The Staff Accountant will support the consolidation of all financial statements and reconcile accounts as directed. The Staff Accountant also supports the senior finance leadership with key accounting functions, such as Month-End and Quarter-End close, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliations, and Audits. The role’s day-to-day duties include (but are not limited to) :

• Help the accounting team with entering AR and AP for the loans our lending partner's fund throughout the week.
• Preparing balance sheets, income statement variance analysis, and general ledger account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses, liability accounts and payroll
• Carrying out month end close, month end accruals, complex journal entries, and other duties (when applicable).
• Applying financial, accounting, & control policies for consistent practice / application of GAAP across the company
• Helping with the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Assisting with working paper preparation for internal and external review / audit (when applicable)
• Answering accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data, and proactively communicating any potential issues as well as due dates to senior management
• Participating in automating processes and procedures and various initiatives spanning multiple departments

What You’ll Need :

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are variable and based on business need. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Physical Requirements : This position is indoors. Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. May be asked to lift approximately 25 lbs. Exposure to moderate noise and light, i.e business office with computers, phone, printers, light foot traffic.

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement : Auto Approve provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auto Approve complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary : $1,300