[Remote] Senior Staff Accountant, Structured Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aqua Finance, Inc. is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant, Structured Finance to manage complex accounting activities related to loan accounting, loan sales, securitizations, and structured finance transactions. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, applies accounting standards, supports internal controls, and collaborates across teams on financial operations, compliance, and business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activities for new securitizations, loan sales, and lines of credit, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Analyze complex financial transactions and communicate accounting implications, financial impacts, and reporting requirements to key stakeholders
• Research, interpret, and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and new accounting standards to determine appropriate accounting treatment for business transactions
• Identify and evaluate financial reporting risks and develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to mitigate potential exposure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Treasury, and Finance, to provide technical accounting guidance and support business initiatives
• Prepare, review, and complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis
• Coordinate and respond to external financial statement audits, bank audits, and other financial information requests
• Analyze large financial datasets to identify discrepancies, evaluate trends, and support accurate accounting and reporting
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or commensurate work experience required
• CPA required
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience or three years of public accounting experience required
• Experience within the financial services industry, specifically loan accounting and loan sales, required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting principles, and technical accounting research required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret large datasets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex financial transactions
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage options.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Training, career growth, and educational opportunities.
• Flexibility and support both inside and outside of work.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Paid volunteer opportunities.

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