Staff Accountant

OppFi•Chicago, IL

9d•$59,200 - $88,800•Remote

About The Position

OppFi is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health. 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. Our business principles guide us and create an open and collaborative culture where we improve 1% every day, and the best ideas always win! We welcome individuals who want to make an impact in the financial system by facilitating credit access, expanding financial inclusion, promoting financial health, and delivering exceptional customer service. A few other fun facts about us. OppFi is one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online, maintaining a 4.4/5.0-star rating on Trustpilot. We are a 2025 Crain’s Fast 50™ company and were named on Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in accounting/financial reporting
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
Working knowledge of GAAP accounting, PCAOB, and SOX standards
Proficient in Excel, including vlookups, SumIF, IFAND, and pivot tables
Experience with Sage Intacct and FloQast
Excellent Communication Skills and Teamwork mindset
Demonstrate and maintain a committed work ethic

Responsibilities

Manage assigned accounting responsibilities daily
Perform daily bank reconciliations
Create and enter journal entries into our accounting platform, 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 the team 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 and maintain organized records
Perform other accounting, financial, and administrative office responsibilities
Gain quickly a familiarity and working knowledge of our general ledger systems
Work with other departments to determine workflows and resolve issues
Assist Accounting Lead and Accounting Manager with monthly close process
Ad-hoc financial analysis including potential for inter-departmental and vendor related projects
Work Independently and Collaboratively