At Tilt (formerly Empower), we see a side of people that traditional lenders miss. Our mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models look beyond outdated credit scores, using over 250 real-time financial signals to recognize real potential. Named among the next billion-dollar startups, we're not just changing how people access financial products — we're creating a new credit system that backs the working, whatever they're working toward.
The opportunity: Senior Accountant
Tilt is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. You’ll play a critical role in managing the day-to-day accounting operations of our core products, including journal entries, reconciliations, cash activity, and loan/credit card accounting. Our ideal candidate is proactive, hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoys working across a wide range of accounting areas. This position reports to our Controller.
Tilt is a remote-first company that fosters connectivity through regular offsites. Travel for company offsites is required at least twice per year.
Prepare and post journal entries related to revenue, expenses, accruals, and loan/credit card activity
Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
Manage daily cash accounting activities, including bank reconciliations
Assist with the accounting for consumer credit products, including loan originations, servicing, interest income, and charge-offs
Help maintain and improve accounting processes and controls as we scale
Support annual audit and regulatory exams, including preparation of workpapers and documentation
Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, with a focus on Netsuite and our new automated account reconciliation tool
Support the continued integration of our international subsidiaries
5–7 years of accounting experience
Experience in both public accounting and a fast-paced, high-growth in-house environment (ex. fintech, financial services, or credit/lending) is preferred
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP systems is a plus
Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments
CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
Initial recruiter call: A conversation to learn about your experience and what you're looking for in your next role.
Hiring manager interview: A deeper discussion about your background and approach to solving challenges.
Skills panel: Meet with Tilt team members to discuss your expertise and problem-solving approach through real-world scenarios.
Leadership conversations: Final conversations with our CFO and CEO to discuss our mission and how you could contribute to it (and how we can help you achieve your career goals along the way).
Don’t meet every qualification? We care about potential over your past. If you're bringing ambition and drive to what we're building, we want to hear from you.
What you'll get at TiltVirtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
Competitive pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
Visibility is yours: You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team — we’re a team where good ideas travel quickly.
Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.
We're looking for people who chase excellence and impact. Those who stand behind their work, celebrating the wins and learning from the missteps equally. We foster an environment where every voice is valued and mutual respect is non-negotiable — brilliant jerks need not apply. We're in this together, working to expand access to fair credit and prove that people are incredible. When you join us, it's not just another day at the [virtual] office, you're helping millions of hardworking people reach better financial futures.
You’re pushing ahead in your career? We can get behind that. Join us in building the credit system that people deserve.
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