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Full Charge Bookkeeper/General Accountant (Austin)


Date: 2012-01-24, 10:34AM CST
Reply to: hr@achievecard.com [Errors when replying to ads?]

Achieve Financial Services, LLC is an Austin, TX based, private equity backed firm which provides convenient, affordable online banking. We target the 80 million American consumers who are getting beat up and underserved by traditional banks. Our AchieveCard Prepaid Debit MasterCard functions similarly to a checking account, but cannot be over drafted, which simplifies the lives of our customers.

We are well positioned in an industry for which analyst have predicted tremendous growth in both the short and long term. Our reloadable prepaid cards represent a way to reach the last untapped segment of the banking industry.

AchieveCard, situated in the Arboretum area, promotes a fast-paced, fun and positive working environment. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, AchieveCard creates an atmosphere where employees are rewarded for their initiative and hard work. A casual work style offers freedom to focus on results and growth. We embrace creative thinking. We are also numbers fanatics and take a scientific approach to decision making. We treat our employees and customers with utmost respect. Our results-oriented team performs the necessary research, crunches the numbers and takes action!

Visit www.AchieveCard.com to learn more about our service.

POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a full-time General Accountant to manage all accounting activities, payroll and assist with settlement procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Accounts Payable
• Prepare 1099's by January 20
• Vendor set-up including W9 reporting
• Thorough understanding of departmental accounting
• Able to interpret vendor contracts to ensure the accuracy of the invoices
• Data entry and approval for all invoices monthly
• Prepare weekly check run
• Maintaining/filing of vendor files
General Accounting
• Create/maintain a comprehensive detailed closing checklist
• Prepare all Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Prepare monthly journal entries
Payroll processing
• Process biweekly payroll efficiently thru ADP PayExpert software
• Data entry of all new hires, terminations and change forms for review by Human Resource Manager
• Processing and reconciling of benefit invoices
Settlement procedures (back-up to Settlement Analyst)
• Daily cardholder activity reconciliations
• Understand processor reports
• Understand general settlement process
• Bank reconciliations
• General understanding of current settlement projects
COMPETENCIES:
• Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
• Honesty / Integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Organization and planning. Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Intelligence. Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Analytical skills. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
• Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Persistence. Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done.
• Proactively. Act without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to company.
• Enthusiasm. Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude.
• Self-starter. As tasks are accomplished, looking to see what to do next.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Accounting degree is highly preferred
• ADP Pay expert experience is highly preferred
• Quickbooks experience is a plus
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
BENEFITS:
Total benefits also include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) based on years of service and a casual work environment.

Please email resumes to hr@achievecard.com and reference the position in the subject line.

Achieve Financial Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.


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