Staff Accountant
Why OppLoans?
- OppLoans is a socially responsible, profitable FinTech company that has grown 2000% over the last 3 years, and is backed by a global investment firm with $100M+ in AUMs.
- Recent accolades include being named one of the fastest-growing companies in the USA by Inc. Magazine’s list of 500, 3rd fastest-growing startup by Built In Chicago, and 6th best company to work for nationally by Glassdoor.
- Customers love our product! We have been widely recognized as having the best customer experience in the industry. See what our borrowers are saying on Google and the BBB!
- Employees love working here. We have an entrepreneurial and dynamic startup culture that also cares for our employees. Check out our Glassdoor reviews!
What you get to do:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for many aspects of accounting and finance including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, fixed assets, month-end and year-end close, sales team and reseller commissions, and other duties and projects.
- Manage assigned accounting duties
- Post journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and manage select ledger accounts
- Assist with month-end and year-end close
- Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
- Prepare information for financial audits
- Assist in the development and implementation of internal processes and controls to continuously improve the financial reporting process
- Reconciliation
- Keep accurate and organized records
- Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative office duties as necessary
- Familiarity and working knowledge of general ledger systems
- Record journal entries including payroll and other accruals
- Assist Controller with monthly closing process
- Interface with Controller to manage sales tax reporting / filings
- Assist Controller and CFO during budgeting and forecasting processes
- Ad-hoc financial analysis
What you will bring to the team:
- At least 2 years of work experience in accounting/financial reporting, public accounting experience a plus
- Self-driven, highly motivated, and extremely accurate in completion of tasks
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up skills
- Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and troubleshoot without direction
- The willingness to take on new tasks and broaden scope of responsibilities
- Thrives in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office, most importantly Excel
- Proficient in accounting software, experience with Quickbooks, Intact, or NetSuite is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required.