Staff Accountant

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
It is not just a job.  It is a mission. If you are as passionate as we are about empowering America's small businesses, you will be right at home with us.

Recognized as one of D.C.’s Top Workplaces each year, Rapid Financial Services  (dba "Rapid Finance") is the nation's leading provider of alternative financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. When traditional funding sources are beyond reach, we open doors for business owners. Rapid Finance helps growing businesses achieve their goals and reach even higher by providing access to working capital.  

Our company is expanding.  We are aggressively investing in our people and technology to create a best-in-class client experience.  Let us invest in YOU.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
Rapid Finance seeks a talented individual with outstanding critical thinking and analytical skills to join our growing accounting team.  The Staff Accountant will assist the Controller with the Company's day-to-day accounting operations.   The Staff Accountant will assist in preparing monthly reconciliation and weekly and monthly analysis reports.  If you are an intelligent, curious, self-motivated professional looking to expand your knowledge and advance your career, Rapid Finance is your next “home.” We have a fantastic opportunity for you in our corporate office in Bethesda, MD, a few city blocks from the Bethesda Metro.

This hybrid role requires the team member to work 1 to 3 days a week in our corporate office in Bethesda, MD, two city blocks from the Bethesda Metro. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare, maintain and enter intricate journal entries (daily, monthly, adjusting, and recurring).
• Perform general ledger accounts analysis, reconciliations and roll-forwards, including bank statements, fixed assets, payables, accrued expenses and prepaid expenses
• Post daily cash receipts and disbursements, record revenues and loan receivables transactions, ensuring that they are accurately recorded in the system
• Participate in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process including preparation of monthly financial statements
• Analyze and compile financial data for quarter and year-end accounting and audit/tax schedules
• Manage daily operational accounting processes as assigned. 
• Research and resolve legacy and new reconciliation differences between the general ledger and source systems. 
• Take part in the implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Assist user testing and documentation of workflows associated with systems implementation
• Assist in any other tasks assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting in the financial services industry.  Corporate accounting or loan accounting  is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and concepts
• Commitment: Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines; comfortable prioritizing multiple work streams across daily responsibilities and long-term projects, and independently problem-solve and make decisions. Must take ownership from start to finish of tasks/projects and have an “exceed expectations” attitude
• Excellence: High attention to detail and accuracy - must demonstrate error free work (i.e. preparing journal entries); ability to multi-task and have “go-getter” mentality
• High emotional IQ – very strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively across all organizational levels – from C-Level to team members, while sensitive to business needs.
• Technical - Advanced Excel and experience using ERP accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred
• Experience with spreadsheet-based analysis and numbers-based problem solving, including the ability to synthesize financial data into accurate and precise presentations of information  

• You Love Our People. You are passionate about Accounting. You keep our team members at the center of everything you do.
• You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
• You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes. You are not overly concerned with what is in your job description – if something needs to be done, you are willing to do whatever it takes to make the team successful.
• You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
• You Want To Make An Impact.  You strive to make a significant impact on our clients, our culture, and our future growth of our business.
• You Dream Big. You pride yourself on not waiting to be told what to do, but finding solutions that will support the success of Rapid Finance.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:
At Rapid Finance, we support our team members’ growth and desire to live well-rounded lives. Our company is expanding and we are aggressively investing in our people and technology to create a best-in-class experience for our clients.  Come work with US!  We rank as a Top Workplace in Washington D.C., Detroit, and the Nation—these awards mean the world because it is based on feedback from our people!

We offer generous team benefits including a commuting/parking allowance, employer-matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement, health, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, paid time off, and more.  Just steps from the metro, our beautiful new office includes a modern open floor plan, free on-site fitness center, a gaming area, stocked kitchen, and other cool amenities. 

Rapid Finance is committed to a diverse workforce, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.