Senior Accountant, Expense Management

ABOUT OPORTUN

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a digital banking platform that puts its 1.9 million members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, budgeting, and spending capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $15.5 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees, and helped our members save an average of more than $1,800 annually. For more information, visit Oportun.com.

WORKING AT OPORTUN

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The position is responsible for accurately managing the day-to-day accounting processes related to our fixed assets and lease accounting functions including all journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. The role also involves the accurate maintenance and reconciliation of all related subledgers and general ledger balances. The position will work with multiple groups across the organization to attain accurate and timely information for accounting. The person will prepare schedules for SEC and internal reporting. 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

Candidate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
• Responsible for lease accounting including the evaluation and the assessment of the accounting impact of all new, amended and terminated leases.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and run depreciation for all fixed assets including the timely processing of fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Monitor and track capital purchases for timely asset capitalization, recording of asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Responsible for Other Assets accounting including the preparation of related schedules for external auditors and for SOX purposes.
• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger.
• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures for the recording of fixed assets.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
• Prepare fixed asset roll forward, depreciation, and fixed asset schedules. Conduct periodic reviews of the fixed asset schedule to determine dispositions/retirements.
• Liaise with Facilities and Technology teams to ensure proper accounting and supportability of fixed assets balances.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
• Responsible for reconciling fixed assets general ledger accounts.
• Stay abreast with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the Fixed Assets process.
• Lead and implement special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller.
• Assist with any certification, regulatory compliance, internal/external audits to ensure all deliverables are met by designated due dates.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting/finance projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of four years relevant work experience.
• 3-4 years Big 4 Accounting experience is preferred.
• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• In depth understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• The desire for continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Motivated self-starter who can work independently and within a team environment

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