Remote Senior Accountant

Summary

Join our team at Oportun and contribute to delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. As a member of our Cash Accounting and Reconciliation team, you will support the timely recording and reconciliation of disbursement and payment related transactions, participate in the month-end financial close process, and enhance efficiency through process automation.

Requirements

• Strong experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• A minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar degree
• In depth understanding of GAAP
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• The desire for continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required (English)
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Motivated self-starter who can work independently and within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation, recording, and posting of journal entries related to cash transactions as part of the month close process
• Responsible for the review and approval of journal entries including the review of the supporting schedules
• Responsible for monthly balance sheet account reconciliations including the review of the supporting subledger details
• Assist and partner with Capital Markets on deals and transactions impacting cash
• Collaborate cross-functationally with payment operations team to ensure data integrity in support of cash operations and accounting
• Prepare various summary reports in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Perform research and analysis of outstanding items, working with internal and external partners for timely resolution
• Assist with the enhancement of the daily reconciliation process within Workday to allow for real time tracking of outstanding customer payments and disbursements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on cash transactions and processes, including their impact on the overall business and accounting records
• Assist with any internal/external audits to ensure all deliverables are met by designated due dates
• Assist with ad hoc research, analysis, and reconciliations for the Finance / Accounting department

Preferred Qualifications

CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred