Job description
About EarnIn
As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.
We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Technical Accounting Manager to join our growing finance team. This individual will be responsible for preparing financial statements and related disclosures, drafting technical accounting memoranda, and coordinating financial statement audits. The role will also own components of accounting for key technical areas such as debt, equity, tax, revenue, leases, intercompany transactions, carve-out accounting, and other ad hoc transactions.
This is a highly visible role that will be central to public company readiness initiatives, including SEC reporting and designing and implementing the SOX program. The Technical Accounting Manager will work cross-functionally with leaders across Finance, Legal, and Operations, providing technical guidance on complex accounting issues and contributing to strategic decisions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who wants to advise on complex, high-impact matters that directly influence corporate strategy, while building a career path toward senior leadership.
This position is remote within the US. The US base salary range for this position is $115,000 – $140,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
What You’ll Do
- Draft and prepare financial statements, footnotes, and related SEC disclosures.
- Research and document complex accounting issues in technical memoranda, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
- Lead the financial statement audit process, including managing requests and communications with external auditors.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across technical areas (debt, equity, tax, revenue, leases, intercompany transactions, consolidation, FX matters, and carve-out accounting).
- Contribute to public company readiness projects, including SEC reporting and designing and implementing the SOX program.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance leadership and other departments to provide technical accounting guidance for new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
- Support business combinations, purchase accounting, valuations, and integration considerations.
- Coordinate with our tax provider on tax matters.
- Provide ad hoc technical accounting support on emerging issues.
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred).
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, with demonstrated experience in drafting accounting memos and preparing financial statements.
- Experience in areas such as debt, equity, revenue recognition, leases, income taxes, inter-company transactions, consolidation, FX matters, and carve-out accounting.
- Familiarity with public company readiness preferred.
- Prior experience with SOX and internal controls is a plus.
- CPA license or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance strongly preferred.
- Experience in Fintech, Technology, or Financial Services industries is a plus.
- Experience leveraging AI and technology to streamline key business processes is a plus.
- Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems such as NetSuite and Workiva is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable guidance.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.
EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.
