Accountant

Continental Finance Company • Wilmington, DE

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Come join a growing financial technology company that’s leading the marketplace in both the marketing and servicing of credit cards! Continental Finance Company specializes in credit card options for those consumers with less than perfect credit. We are seeking an Accountant to support our Accounting Team. The Accountant will report to the Accounting & Payroll Manager and support the AVP of Securitization, Settlement, and Payroll with the overall accounting function. In addition, the role will support the maintenance and administration of the General Ledger accounts to ensure the financial statements are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent degree required.
• Prior accounting and payroll experience preferred but not required.
• ADP or Heartland payroll software experience preferred but not a requirement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with strong attention to detail with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and advanced Excel).
• Team player and can collaborate within the team and other teams in the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Prior banking or financial services experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bi-weekly payroll of both full-time and part-time employees (as well as any contractor/subsidiary) including review of taxes, garnishments, and other deductions to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of the daily settlement of credit card transactions (payments, sales, etc..) as well as printing and mailing credit balance refund checks (CBRs) for customers.
• In coordination with the Accounting & Payroll Manager, assist in the preparation of deliverables for external auditors and prepare audit documentation upon request (related to payroll, 401(k), and settlement) to assist in the annual independent audits.
• Compliance & Reporting: Assist the Payroll Manager related to payroll regulations and coordinating responses for external payroll tax services as requested (IRS, state filings, W-2s).
• Collaboration: Partner with Human Resources to ensure consistent interpretation of policies and procedures, as applicable.
• Prepare payroll reporting for leadership monthly, quarterly, or as requested.
• Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations and adjusting / reclassifying journal entries, if necessary.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts at month-end within Blackline reconciliation software.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees