Finance Associate

As a Finance Associate at Street Diligence, your primary responsibilities will include preparing financial reports, overseeing vendor uploads, managing accounts payable and receivable invoices, and handling cash receipts. You'll also reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure correct postings for accrued and prepaid expenses, along with filing monthly sales tax returns. Your role is integral in maintaining accurate financial records, which supports our clients in the financial services industry.

To be considered for the Finance Associate position at Street Diligence, you should have work experience as an accountant and a strong foundation in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A BS in Accounting or Finance is essential, and hands-on experience with QuickBooks and advanced MS Excel skills are highly desirable. If you have additional certifications such as CPA or are fluent in Spanish, those are definite advantages in your application.

At Street Diligence, we prioritize creating an inclusive and supportive work culture for our Finance Associates. We believe in recognizing merit and competence for all career decisions, and we actively encourage open communication and teamwork. Our commitment to diversity ensures that all employees can thrive, and your unique perspectives will be valued as we work towards our ambitious goals.

Finance Associates at Street Diligence are expected to have hands-on experience with QuickBooks and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including functionalities like Vlookups and pivot tables. Familiarity with general ledger functions is crucial as well, as you'll be using these tools to streamline financial operations and reporting effectively.

Absolutely! At Street Diligence, we understand that not everyone will meet every qualification listed for the Finance Associate position. If you’re passionate about finance and believe you can contribute positively to our team, we encourage you to apply regardless of whether your experience aligns perfectly with the qualifications. We are always eager to discover new talent and varying perspectives.

A great response would highlight your enthusiasm for FinTech, your admiration for Street Diligence's innovative approach in the financial sector, and your eagerness to contribute to a rapidly growing start-up. Tailor your answer by sharing a personal connection to the industry or the company's mission.

In your answer, outline your understanding of GAAP principles, and provide specific examples of how you've applied them in past positions. Talk about any situations where strict adherence to these principles improved financial reporting or helped identify errors.

Demonstrate your ability to manage time effectively by explaining your strategy for prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and importance. Mention any tools or methods you use to stay organized, like using spreadsheets or task management software.

Share your hands-on experience with QuickBooks, detailing specific tasks you've performed such as generating financial reports or managing vendor transactions. Mention a time when you used QuickBooks to resolve an issue or streamline a process effectively.

Talk about your attention to detail, the double-checking processes you implement, or the way you reconcile accounts to ensure everything matches. Highlight any past experiences where your accuracy had a notable impact on the company.

Provide examples of your experience with month-end closing activities, describing the steps you take to ensure a smooth process. You can discuss reconciliations, report preparation, and any collaboration with other departments.

Discuss the specific analytical skills relevant to accounting, such as your ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, or analyze variances. Use examples from your experience that demonstrate your analytical mindset.

Mention resources you use to keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and tax laws, such as professional journals, courses, or networking with other finance professionals. Stress the importance of ongoing education in your career.

Be prepared to discuss a specific challenging situation, focusing on the problem, the steps you took to solve it, and the outcome. This illustrates your problem-solving capabilities and how you think under pressure.

Conduct thorough research on Street Diligence and articulate its unique value proposition, innovations in contract analysis, and how you see the Finance Associate contributing to the company's success. This shows your genuine interest in the role and company.