WHAT WE DO MATTERS:

It’s not just a job. It’s a mission. If you’re as passionate as we are about empowering the small businesses of America, then you’ll 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 sources of funding are beyond reach, we open doors for business owners. By providing access to working capital, Rapid Finance helps growing businesses achieve their goals and reach even higher.

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 is seeking a talented individual with outstanding critical thinking and analytical skills to join our growing accounting team. The Staff Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting operations of the Company. We have an awesome opportunity for you in our corporate office in Bethesda, MD, two city blocks from the Bethesda Metro. You must be able to begin in a Hybrid/Remote work environment and be able to come into the office once a week.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A HIGH PERSONAL STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE, A DRIVE FOR RESULTS, AND A PROACTIVE, “CAN-DO” ATTITUDE AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• 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 the 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

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting in financial services or start-up experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
• Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and concepts
• 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
• High attention to detail and accuracy - must demonstrate error free work (i.e. preparing journal entries); ability to multi-task and have a “go-getter” mentality
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to communicate issues.
• Experience with spreadsheet-based analysis and numbers-based problem solving, including the ability to synthesize financial data into accurate and precise presentations of information
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel and Word
• Experience using ERP accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred
• Strong work ethic – flexibility and commitment and ability to pivot quickly
• Advanced Excel, and other computer efficiency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• High emotional IQ – very strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels within the organization – from C-Level to team members, while being sensitive to business needs.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• 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 significantly impact our clients, our culture, and the 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. 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, a 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.