Sr. Financial Reporting & Technical Accountant

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility

Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future

Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team

Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress

Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen

Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.

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Sr. Financial Reporting & Technical Accountant | Acorns

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. We do this by staying true to our values, and that includes building a strong and solid financial foundation for our business and, ultimately, our customers.

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting to help ensure that the foundation is accurate, transparent, and aligned with the highest standards. In this role, you’ll prepare internal financial reports, statements, and disclosures, all while applying a strong command of GAAP. You'll dive into technical accounting research to guide the proper treatment of complex transactions and help implement new accounting standards with confidence and clarity.

You’ll also collaborate closely with external auditors during annual reviews and partner with third-party consultants on valuations and other key initiatives - all to ensure our reporting reflects the trust our customers place in us every day.

Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

What you will do at Acorns:

• Develop a deep understanding of Acorns’ products, business model, and financial landscape

• Learn and improve existing external and internal reporting processes, while getting up to speed on prior technical accounting positions

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and support the creation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including related disclosures and tie-outs

• Conduct technical accounting research, draft memos, and determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions and new GAAP standards

• Ensure compliance with disclosure requirements through detailed checklists and thorough documentation

• Maintain and refine our quarterly reporting cadence, financial reporting calendar, and internal PBC lists

• Identify process gaps and implement effective controls to strengthen the financial reporting and technical accounting functions

• Support external auditors throughout the financial statement review and ensure compliance with SOX controls

• Partner with third-party consultants for M&A valuations and other specialized services

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, and other departments on external financial communications

• Continuously improve and automate monthly reporting and related workflows

• Contribute to special projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed

What you will bring to Acorns:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• CPA certification (required)

• Big Four public accounting experience strongly preferred

• Experience in financial reporting for a publicly traded company is a plus

• Familiarity with financial and reporting systems such as Workiva and Cube is highly desirable

• Prior experience with an ERP system preferred (Workday)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to problem solve and provide solutions on complex issues

• Self-starter with ability to work independently, but unafraid to ask questions

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail