Fincent is a new age finance firm whose mission is to bring financial and accounting services into the modern era. We like to think of ourselves as all of the good parts of a startup, without the downsides. We're a tight-knit team of smart, friendly people solving problems together with a shared passion for design, technology and creativity. Fincent stands at the intersection of neo-banking and SaaS and aims to be a complete financial hub for SMBs. We offer an AI-powered finance team with a real-time dashboard to manage all the finance functions for your business on one platform banking, bookkeeping, yearly taxes, bill pay & invoicing, financial projections & budgeting, reimbursements and more.
Job Description
- As an Accountant in the Operations team, you would be working in record to report (R2R) process that includes demonstration and knowledge of end-to-end accounting cycle in Quick Books.
- Collecting, processing and delivering relevant, timely and accurate information that is used for providing strategic, financial, and operational reporting to our clients.
- Posting, preparing journal entries and reconciliation, reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger, preparing cash forecasting statements, support month end closing, preparing reports, providing statutory / tax audit support.
- Deliver prompt & consistently high-quality service while ensuring client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and timelines are met with.
- Be a trusted advisor and act as a clear contact point for the client to facilitate resolution of issues.
- Process Improvement - work closely with Operations and Product teams on analysing data while streamlining and automating repetitive accounting processes.
- Understand improvement projects and implement them, including simplifications and enhanced controls.
Requirements
- At least 1-3 years of relevant experience. Having prior experience of automating accounting processes is an added advantage.
- Mastery of QuickBooks and knowledge of applications integrated to it. Preference would be for someone who is QuickBooks ProAdvisor / Advanced certified but not compulsory.
- Strong domain knowledge and solid foundation of bookkeeping, accounting & financial procedures for US (GAAP). Certification in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is an added advantage.
- High emotional quotient, excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. You have experience working with cross functional global teams while multitasking several clients / projects. Experience working with US clients is an added advantage.
Why work at Fincent
Operations at Fincent isn't just about keeping the lights on; it's about scaling a platform that serves thousands of small businesses.
- Process Engineering: You get to design and refine the workflows that allow AI to handle 70-80% of bookkeeping tasks while ensuring the human finishing touch is seamless.
- Direct Leadership Access: The operations team works closely with the Director and the founders, meaning your ideas for efficiency can be assessed and implemented quickly without the corporate red tape of a large organisation.
- Remote Set -up: While many finance companies are returning to 100% office-based work, Fincent remains committed to a remote-first environment
- Global Collaboration: You'll coordinate operations across US and India entities, gaining experience in international business compliance and global team management.
- Flexibility: The culture focuses on outcome-based metrics rather than hours spent at a desk, which is a significant shift from the billable hours grind of traditional accounting operations
- Cross-Training: You will gain exposure to Product and Engineering teams to help them understand how the software can better serve the operational needs of the bookkeepers.
- L&D Programs: We provide specific training to keep the team updated on the latest in Fintech, AI, and modern accounting standards.
- Tight-Knit Culture: lean but not mean high standards for work quality but also a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
