Finance Specialist - Accounting & FPA

Facet is a fast-growing fintech company revolutionizing personal finance, and they are seeking a Finance Specialist - Accounting & FP&A to support their financial success. This hybrid role focuses on accounting and financial planning and analysis, ensuring the integrity of financial records and collaborating across teams for accurate reporting. Responsibilities Assist with general ledger maintenance, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely Support the month-end and year-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules Assist in the preparation of US GAAP-compliant financial statements, footnotes and supporting schedules Perform recurring accounting activities including account reconciliations and transaction reviews to maintain accurate, timely, and US GAAP-compliant financial records Support accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies Prepare and maintain documentation to support the external audit, including audit schedules and reconciliations Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies, internal controls, and process automation initiatives Help update and maintain the company's financial model to support forecasting and budgeting Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership, providing clear insights into business performance Act as relied-upon cross-functional business partner, helping build models to evaluate and support ad-hoc strategic initiatives Assist with routine variance analysis, helping to identify and explain performance against plan and prior periods Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance with strong accounting coursework) 1-3 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or in a corporate finance & accounting, or a related role Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, nested formulas and etc) with the ability to build and update financial models Comfortable working across both accounting and FP&A functions Good understanding of US GAAP and internal control principles Fast learner who thrives in a dynamic, changing, and cross-functional environment Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and collaboration skills- both written and verbal; team-first mindset Experience working with accounting software, preferably NetSuite Enthusiasm for process improvement, automation and the use of emerging technologies (including AI) to enhance efficiency in accounting and finance Benefits Flexible PTO All the benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, short and long term disability coverage (paid by Facet), life insurance options and paid parental leave Certification reimbursement program Work from anywhere in the US Company Overview Facet provides financial planning and advice tailored to individual needs and goals. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is