Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission-driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $21.3 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually.
WORKING AT OPORTUN
Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission of delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups.
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is the person given the responsibility of handling the accounting work associated with the accounts payable process, providing financial support to ensure vendors get paid for products and services rendered, and making sure that processes and internal controls of the area are executed properly.
WHAT YOU'LL DOThe prospective candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:
- Perform 3, 2 and 1-Way Match and check for accuracy of PO’s and receipts.
- Paying vendors from PDF invoices received.
- Monitoring payment discrepancies, discount opportunities and documentations.
- Ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos.
- Charge expenses to accounts / spend categories and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
- Review and verify expense reports.
- Communications to Vendors and Business Units regarding payments / updates.
- Communications with the Cash team regarding check payments; reconciliations, stop-payments.
- Communications with Procurement Team regarding Purchase Orders; Receipts and/or Amendments.
- Prepare analysis of A/P accounts and monthly reports.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Continue to improve the payment process.
- Identify improvements/development areas for projects within AP and other departments that we work with.
- Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- An understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills is required.
- A degree in any of the following is required:
- Accounting
- Finance or Economics
- Business
- Conversational and business English.
- Experience in international company is preferred.
- 2+ years of previous experience in Accounts Payable, Procurement and / or other Procure to Pay related processes.
- Attention to detail, thoroughness, fast learner, team player, resourceful, organized. This position will be communicating with Business Units, Approvers and vendors on a daily basis, so it is imperative they are able to interact on a professional manner at all times.
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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other category protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
California applicants can find a copy of Oportun's CCPA Notice here: https://oportun.com/privacy/california-privacy-notice/.
We will never request personal identifiable information (bank, credit card, etc.) before you are hired. We do not charge you for pre-employment fees such as background checks, training, or equipment. If you think you have been a victim of fraud by someone posing as us, please report your experience to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Skills Required
- Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting skills
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business
- Conversational and business English
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Procurement or Procure-to-Pay processes
- Experience in an international company
- Attention to detail, thoroughness, organized, fast learner, team player, resourceful
Oportun Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Oportun and has not been reviewed or approved by Oportun.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, with flexible spending accounts also offered. Company materials consistently position core health insurance as a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time off are highlighted across company and third‑party profiles. Time‑away programs are frequently called out as positives within the overall package.
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Flexible Benefits — Remote‑work options are available for many roles, alongside perks such as commuter benefits, legal assistance, employee discounts, and job training. Flexibility in where work is performed and a variety of add‑on perks broaden the total offering.
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What We Do
Oportun is an A.I.-powered digital banking platform that seeks to make financial health effortless for anyone. Driven by a mission to provide inclusive and affordable financial services, Oportun helps its nearly 1.5 million hardworking members meet their daily borrowing, savings, banking, and investing needs. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $12 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2 billion in interest and fees, and automatically helped members set aside more than $7.2 billion for rainy days and other needs. In recognition of its responsibly designed products, Oportun has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2009.
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