Senior Accountant

Koalafi•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time. Retailers across the country rely on us to offer flexible lease-to-own financing to their non-prime consumers, while increasing sales and strengthening customer loyalty. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers. Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team? About the opportunity As Senior Accountant, you’ll play a key role in building the strong financial foundation that keeps Koalafi moving forward. You’ll take ownership of significant areas of the monthly close and help ensure the integrity of our general ledger, primarily in NetSuite. Through accurate reconciliations, thoughtful variance analysis, and day-to-day cash management, you’ll bring clarity to the numbers, improve how we work, and help our fast-growing business deliver for the people and merchants who rely on us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3–5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a corporate or in-house accounting role
Demonstrated ownership of month-end close areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and close-cycle deadlines
Hands-on general ledger experience in an ERP environment (NetSuite strongly preferred)
Experience preparing account reconciliations and financial statements, and explaining variances to management
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities against a fixed close calendar
Attention to detail in a high level of accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

CPA license (active or in progress)
Experience supporting or performing financial statement audits
Familiarity with financial services, consumer finance, leasing, or lease-to-own industries
Sales tax compliance experience across multiple states
Experience with close management or reconciliation software

Responsibilities

Own assigned areas of the month-end close, including the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the underlying financial records
Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Prepare internal and external financial statements and supporting schedules
Analyze monthly variance and flux analysis for assigned P&L and balance sheet accounts, including written explanations of the underlying drivers
Ensure proper application of U.S. GAAP across all assigned accounting treatments
Own balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations
Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in a timely manner
Perform subledger-to-general-ledger tie-outs and resolve differences at the source
Support daily cash positioning and monthly bank reconciliations across all operating accounts
Contribute to cash forecasting and monitor liquidity against operating needs
Perform cash flow analysis and communicate findings to management
Coordinate directly with banking partners on account activity, exceptions, and setup
Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, controls, and close-cycle efficiency
Contribute to accounting system enhancements, implementations, and automation projects
Develop and maintain documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and close checklists
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Operations, Legal, Product, and FP&A
Partner with management to provide insights that support business decision-making
Communicate accounting impacts clearly to non-accounting stakeholders
Support interdepartmental initiatives and process improvements
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during financial statement audits
Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit inquiries
Correspond with multiple U.S. states regarding sales tax compliance, filings, audits, and inquiries
Support ad hoc projects and analyses as assigned
Stay current on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices