Technical Accountant

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD,  Scottsdale, AZ,  Troy, MI,  Franklin, TN,  Dallas, TX

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all.  We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success.  We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. 

About the Role:

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Serve as the partner with various finance and business teams to ensure they are provided accurate accounting guidance to drive the business forward. Key areas of responsibility include research, interpretation, and practical application of accounting guidance for new and existing accounting standards and proper execution of key SOX controls.

What You Will Do:

• Perform accounting due diligence on potential merger and acquisition targets.
• Analyzes impact of new accounting standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards on existing and new transactions.
• Research accounting issues and prepare recommendations for management and audit support papers.
• Lead valuation efforts over acquired assets and liabilities.
• Present information and respond to questions effectively from managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Draft position papers addressing the accounting for significant transactions, including VIEs, business combinations, and several other types of transactions.
• Assist in the review of new contracts to determine the appropriate accounting treatment (revenue, equity transaction, sale criteria, or other considerations).
• Complete special projects and prepare analyses for senior management requiring technical accounting research and analysis of financial information.
• Ensure proper execution of key SOX controls, including coordination with internal and external auditors.•
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting experience required
• SEC reporting, FDICIA and SOX experience desired
• 2 years of related work experience, with Big 4 public accounting experience preferred but not required
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Financial acumen

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.

Salary range:  $69,098.54 – $127,614.10

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future.
This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.  Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.

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Don’t have everything listed under qualifications? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single condition. At Pathward, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, so if you’re excited about this role but your experiences don’t match exactly to everything in the posting we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles.

Who we are: 

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

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