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Accounting & Finance Specialist

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Philadelphia

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Excel skills e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
  • A startup and results-driven mentality, being willing to go the extra mile and roll up your sleeves
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • A self-starter; you are enthusiastic, excel at taking initiative and enjoy working with white space
  • A stickler for details; you are organized, attentive, and focused
  • A positive force; you are optimistic, high-energy, and confident
  • A chameleon; you welcome and thrive on change
  • A rising star; you dream to continuously grow and develop

Responsibilities

  • Perform several day-to-day and monthly accounting activities including bank reconciliations and adjacent reporting
  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger
  • Take on various projects and analyses as presented by the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Accounting and Finance
  • Building communications with internal and external stakeholders, including Perpay Department Heads and vendors.
  • Engage in process improvement efforts to streamline financial planning and budget management procedures for heightened efficiency and accuracy

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of an Accounting & Finance Specialist?

An Accounting & Finance Specialist is responsible for managing the planning, reporting, and operations of Perpay's finances. This includes working closely with the Accounting, Finance, and Analytics functions to plan out and report on various metrics, business needs, and ad hoc requests.

What skills are important for an Accounting & Finance Specialist?

Important skills for an Accounting & Finance Specialist include attention to detail, strong analytical skills, proficiency with financial software and tools, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What qualifications are required for the role of Accounting & Finance Specialist?

Qualifications for an Accounting & Finance Specialist typically include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, relevant work experience in accounting or finance, knowledge of financial principles and practices, and proficiency with financial software and tools.

How does the Accounting & Finance Specialist contribute to the overall success of the company?

The Accounting & Finance Specialist plays a critical role in the success of the company by managing financial planning, reporting, and operations. By providing accurate and timely financial information, the Accounting & Finance Specialist helps guide decision-making, identify trends and opportunities, and ensure the financial health of the business.

Our team is on a mission to change the credit landscape through simple, inclusive, and transparent financial products.

Finance
Industry
11-50
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We believe everyone should have access to a better financial future. Our team builds simple, transparent and inclusive products that transform borrowing behavior and improve financial outcomes. With our easy to use, all-in-one platform, we empower our members to achieve their goals, one paycheck at a time. Some things we're excited about: - Serving a growing community of over 5 million members - With an average credit score increase of 35+ points, we're making a meaningful impact - Backed by First Round Capital and JP Morgan How far we have come and where we are going: - 2017: Launched Perpay's buy now, pay later marketplace of 1,000+ top brands - 2020: Launched Perpay+, allowing members to build credit by shopping - 2022: Building our next product, establishing Perpay as a household name for consumer finance We're hiring! Check out our Careers Page at perpay.com/careers to learn more.