Senior Accountant (R14048) at Oportun

<div class="content-intro"><h3 style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">ABOUT OPORTUN<br></span></strong></span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $21.3 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3 style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">WORKING AT OPORTUN</span></strong></span></h3> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br>Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission of delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups.</span></p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>POSITION SUMMARY </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The position is responsible for identifying and implementing best practices and improvements in disbursements and payments reconciliations to include the day-to-day cash, checks, ACH deposits reconciliation, and month-end close activities such as recording and posting of journal entries. The personnel in this position is expected drive enhancements and efficiencies through automation of the processes.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate will be someone who is highly motivated, has excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a very dynamic and cross-functional environment.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in the month end close process, and will be responsible for the preparation and recording of journal entries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform daily reconciliation of payments and disbursements. The role will also own the reconciliation of the related Balance Sheet accounts and the documentation of any observed variances.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that all daily payments are setup and approved in an accurate and timely manner.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consolidate and share daily and weekly summaries of US banking activity with Capital Market and Finance teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate banking access and other core bank account administrative activities with the Finance and Treasury management executives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee that on a daily basis all vendor deposits are reconciled to the loan level detail.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze, identify, and implement potential process and systems enhancements to create efficiencies and reduce resource allocation for routine tasks, procedures, and reports.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with any internal/external audits to ensure all deliverables are met by designated due dates.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with ad hoc research, analysis, and reconciliations for the Finance and Treasury departments.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">A minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar degree</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In depth understanding of GAAP</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Attention to detail and accuracy</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The desire for continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills required</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Motivated self-starter who can work independently and within a team environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CPA license (or equivalent) is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish are preferred</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-REMOTE</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-SS1</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other category protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">California applicants can find a copy of Oportun's CCPA Notice here:&nbsp; <a href="https://oportun.com/privacy/california-privacy-notice/">https://oportun.com/privacy/california-privacy-notice/</a>.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We will never request personal identifiable information (bank, credit card, etc.) before you are hired. We do not charge you for pre-employment fees such as background checks, training, or equipment. If you think you have been a victim of fraud by someone posing as us, please report your experience to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).</span></p></div>