Associate, Staff Accountant

As a leading financial technology platform, OppFi powers banks to bring credit access to  millions of everyday consumers who are locked out of mainstream financial options. We go beyond our mission - to help people rebuild financial health - and go further to ensure we keep the customer at the center of everything we do. We are creating a Customer-obsessed culture, with the capital “C”. 

And it starts with our team here. We are a team of caring, innovative, and inclusive individuals who thrive in being immersed in diverse talents, expertise, perspectives and backgrounds. Our employees approach every new challenge with an unparalleled ability to see what could be rather than settle for what is. We welcome individuals who want to make a difference in the financial system through creating and building simple, transparent products that facilitate credit access, enable savings, and build wealth.

A few other fun facts about us. OppFi is an Inc. 5000 company for six straight years, a Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™, the seventh fastest-growing Chicagoland company by Crain's Chicago Business, and was named on Built In's 2022 Best Places to Work in Chicago.

What you get to do: 

• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Enter journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and manage select ledger accounts across multiple entities
• Analyze general ledger transactions and accounts, using technical judgment, to ensure that financial transactions are recorded
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
• Prepare information for and assist with financial audits and reviews
• Help develop internal processes to improve the financial reporting process
• Keep organized records
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative office responsibilities
• Gain familiarity and working knowledge of general ledger systems
• Work with departments to determine workflows and resolve issues
• Assist Accounting Lead and Assistant Controller with monthly close process
• Ad-hoc financial analysis including potential for inter-department projects

What you will bring to the team:

• 2+ years of work experience in accounting/financial reporting
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Ability to multitask, problem solve and troubleshoot with minimal direction
• Ability to adapt to multiple cloud based/online financial platforms to execute reports
• Previous reconciliation experience with large data sets is preferred
• The willingness to take on new tasks and broaden scope of responsibilities
• Proficient in Excel, including vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus
• Experience with FloQast is a plus

Reports to: Accounting Lead

Job Level: Associate 

The minimum salary for this role is $57,000. The total compensation package includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses as well as a 1-time equity grant based on level.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.

Total Rewards and Benefits

OppFi offers a flexible remote environment, 401(k) matching program, and flexible paid vacation. Other benefits include medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, and tuition reimbursement. To support your wellness & growth, we provide monthly meditation and yoga classes and access to all LinkedIn Learning courses. We also offer Fringe, which is a lifestyle benefits platform that lets you decide how you want to spend your rewards from dozens of vendors like Uber, Doordash, and Urban Sitter. Dress code is casual. 

EEOC Statement: 

OppFi is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any actual or perceived legally recognized protected bases under local, state, or federal law or regulations. Our goal as a company is to build an equitable workplace that actively works to dismantle systems of oppression in our processes, procedures, and interactions. We aim to help our employees thrive where they work and beyond. Check out our Culture page here.

OppFi is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OppFi will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [email protected]. 

Pursuant to the requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act, OppFi is providing the "OppFi California Employee Privacy Policy", which details the categories of personal information collected and your rights under the policy. If you are a California resident, please review the policy here: https://www.oppfi.com/careers/