Staff Accountant

Job description
WHO WE ARE…

Maxwell was founded in 2015 by homebuyers who were shocked by the complexity and inefficiencies of the mortgage process for borrowers and lending teams alike. Maxwell has created a platform that has not only streamlined the process and made it more efficient but has made mortgages more accessible in the process. Our mission is clear: democratize mortgage by helping lenders work more efficiently and stay compliant while eliminating the barrier to entry and the stress for the borrower.

We are a company focused on a supportive, diverse, and inclusive culture. We live our values of Rigor, Ownership, Curiosity, Kindness, and "Straight Up" to bring equality to the mortgage process and spread financial empowerment.

Intrigued? Read on and say hello!

WHO YOU ARE...

As a Staff Accountant, you will report to the Controller and work closely with the rest of the accounting team to elevate the accounting function here at Maxwell. You’ll assist with processing payroll and accounts payable, manage the team’s communications and filing, and drive best-in-class accounting processes and internal controls, among other fun accounting things. The right person will knock out our regular daily and monthly activities but also enjoy taking on new projects and challenges to help move the accounting/finance function and organization as a whole forward. Lots of opportunities to expand on your current skills and learn new ones.

Max'ers work at least 2 days a week in our corporate office located in beautiful Denver, Colorado so you'll want to live within a comfortable commuting distance.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…
• Own accounts payable responsibilities and expense reconciliations
• Own the Accounting team’s administrative functions, such as managing the Accounting inbox and organization, maintenance, and filing of the shared Google Drive
• Manage federal, state, and local employment tax accounts to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements are met
• Support and accelerate the month end close process and financial reporting
• Support audits (401k, state/local, and year end financial statement)
• Support the continued development of the company’s accounting policies and procedures including making the accounting process more efficient
• Support various ad-hoc analyses, process improvement, and workflow documentation
• Drive alignment of systems (QBO, Salesforce, Recurly)
• Collaborate closely with the Finance and PeopleOps teams

IDEALLY YOU’LL HAVE...
• 1 - 3 years of experience in accounting
• Organized, high attention to detail, ability to communicate and collaborate within a team environment
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP) and experience in applying principles in practice
• Must have hands on experience with Quickbooks Online (multiple ledgers) and Rippling
• Experience with the following tools or comparable tools: Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to find solutions independently

Not sure you meet all of our ideals? We’re a company focused on capabilities and growth, and we would still love to hear from you, so please apply!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

An opportunity to be a key part of an agile team of thinkers and doers collaborating to change a multi-trillion dollar industry. We offer meaningful compensation at a growth-stage company. Our target compensation range for this position is between $30/hour and $35/hour.

OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

At Maxwell, we value our differences, and we encourage all – especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in technology and financial organizations – to apply. Maxwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, ****** orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to peopleops@maxwell.com. All employment decisions at Maxwell are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements.

At Maxwell, we're looking for candidates with great experience and alignment with our core values. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly role based in Denver, CO. While we appreciate the interest, we are not accepting opportunities from contingency staffing agencies.

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