Open Position: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Supervisory duties: No supervisory duties

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid

Location: Kirkland, WA.

Pay range: $70,000 - $90,000

About Us

We’re Rain City Capital – a rapidly growing hard money lender. No two workdays are the same, so our team is comprised of individuals who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and take care of business. Our staff, and our accounting team, is fueled by new ideas and fresh approach to simplifying the financial industry by putting the relationship before the transaction. We’re looking for a highly competent accountant to support accounting and operations for our growing loan portfolio.

About You

You are an accounting professional with a proven track record of creative problem solving and the ability to work well as part of a team. You’re self-driven, analytical, responsible, easily adaptable to change with relentless attention to detail. You’re immaculately organized and enthusiastic about our industry, our company, and our customers. See below for more details on preferred qualifications.

About the Job

This role is an integral part of the accounting team and supports accounting, finance and operations functions that ensure the success of our loan portfolio. Here are some of the things you’ll be doing day-to-day:

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist in month-end close (preparing journal entries, reconciliation, etc.)

  • Analyze, correct, research, verify transactions, discrepancies and keep organized and up-to-date records

  • Perform daily and monthly analysis including full cycle accounts payable, reconciling bank accounts, and review of general ledger entries., and related system reports as requested.

  • Communicate with work with outside vendors.

  • Work with internal departments like Sales, Loan Processing and Servicing to ensure timely and accurate transfer of information.

  • Communicate and collaborate with your team on day-to-day activities as well as special projects and process improvement.

Skills and Attributes

  • 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a lending environment (mortgage company or bank).

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting from an accredited institution

  • Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • Prior experience with Microsoft Business Central preferred

  • Understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls

  • Committed to the accurate and timely completion of all accounting functions

  • Ability to work well and maintain a positive attitude in a consistently fast-paced environment

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Excel

  • Possess excellent judgment and the ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information

  • Able to work additional hours when needed and maintain regular and punctual attendance during business hours (hybrid work options temporarily available, based out of Kirkland, WA)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee in this position must be able to read, write, speak and understand English with exceptional fluency.

Rain City Capital offers a hybrid work environment, which means employees perform their duties remotely or in person and will be expected to check email, phone, and text messages throughout the day and respond in a timely fashion consistent with a normal company workday. This role must be willing to commute to our local office on a weekly basis, at a minimum of 1 day per week, based on the needs of the position, the department, and the company workday.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@raincitycapital.com

Posted 11/05/2024