Sr. Accountant, Loan/Credit Cards Accounting in California | Careers at Remote – California (A)

Req No.

2021-10390
Department Finance
Type Regular Full-Time
Job Locations US-CA | US
Company Overview

ABOUT OPORTUN

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a financial services company and digital platform that provides responsible consumer credit to hardworking people.

Using A.I.-driven models that are built on years of proprietary customer insights and billions of unique data points, we have extended millions of loans and billions in affordable credit, providing our customers with alternatives to payday and auto title loans.

In recognition of our responsibly designed products which help consumers build their credit history, we have been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2009.

OPORTUN’S IMPACT

Since extending our first loan in 2006, Oportun has made over 4 million loans, totaling over $10 billion to hardworking low
– and moderate-income individuals.

In turn, Oportun has helped more than 905,000 people begin establishing the credit history required to enter the financial mainstream.

At the same time, Oportun’s customers have saved an estimated $1.9 billion in interest and fees compared to the alternatives typically available to them.

Overview

The position is responsible for accurately handling the day-to-day accounting processes in support of our Auto loans, Credit Cards, and other potentially new loan related products during the monthly and quarterly close and reporting processes.

The position will record, and reconcile the related transactions, investigate, and resolve issues, and perform analysis that is used in the compilation of our financial reports.

In addition, the person in this position will be expected to assist in the automation of the loans, credit cards, etc.

accounting processes.

The personnel in this position is expected to have good knowledge of accounting concepts and drive to develop enhancements and efficiencies through automation of the processes.

Responsibilities

Assist with month end close for various credit cards and loan products such as secured and unsecured personal loans and other newly developed loan related products.

Activities include: Standard general ledger entries.

Recording of unique transactions.

Variance analysis and explanations.

Prepare loan related schedules in support of monthly financial statements.

Complete monthly reconciliations for loan related accounts.

Prepare of loan related schedules as needed for external audits.

Preparation of detailed flux analyses month-over-month and actual versus budget.

Evaluate current internal accounting and reporting process for potential improvements through automation and implement enhancements.

Assist with ad hoc accounting/finance projects as needed.

Qualifications

A minimum of two years of general accounting experience.

Four-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Strong experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, etc.).

Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Extreme attention to details.

Ability to prioritize multiple functions and work with limited supervision.

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work well and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.

Time & schedule flexibility.

Big four public accounting experience preferred.

Certified public accountant (CPA) preferred.

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