Senior Accountant - Fully Remote

Position Summary 

As our new senior accountant, your responsibilities will include: preparation of SEC reporting package which will support the Form 10-Q, 10-K and selected 8-Ks as well as documentation of technical accounting matters, prepare required weekly and monthly lender reports, own certain areas of the monthly close process, preparation of journal entries, accounting calculations and account reconciliations. In addition, you will review journal entries and account reconciliations performed by others and be expected to stay apprised of new accounting guidance. In this role you will work across the team to streamline processes and spearhead an environment of continuous improvement, initiate and support cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency or effectiveness of the department (working with HR, treasury, tax, FP&A and operations to ensure accuracy and completeness in accounting and related financial reporting disclosures). There will be close coordination and collaboration with internal and external auditors to fulfill audit requests.

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, bridges, roll-forwards, journal entries, supporting schedules, ad hoc analyses, and regular ongoing management reports
• Assist with cash forecasting, debt compliance, and other treasury related tasks
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures, SOX controls, and US GAAP (develop and update SOX controls as necessary) 
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities to meet due dates
• Support the team with preparing SEC reporting package
• Assist with process improvements and implement best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and controls 
• Assist with the development and implementation of new policies and procedures and enhancements to existing policies and procedures as necessary including the development of an accounting manual 
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external auditors and fulfill audit document requests

Experience & Personal Attributes We’re Looking For:

• BA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to monitor and interpret US GAAP and SEC guidance
• Effective communication skills - written and oral
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze data
• Ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and lessons in numeric results
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional prioritization skills, and the flexibility to pivot and adjust to surprise developments
• Ability to thrive in an ever-evolving work environment
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects/plans simultaneously
• A careful, conscientious, meticulous approach to your work
• Proficiency with accounting software 
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI)

About Katapult

Katapult’s mission is simple: Our technology inspires financial possibility. Our vision is to create a world where financial barriers no longer exist by providing disruptive technology that empowers and simplifies the shopping experience. 

Our values speak volumes about how we operate. We enhance the lives of our employees, customers, and retail partners by providing transparent, innovative and empowering financial products. 

We achieve extraordinary results through commitment, integrity and teamwork. We create opportunities for success and growth everyday. Inclusion is in our DNA, together we are stronger. We persevere, we work hard, we play hard, we win big. 

Katapult is transforming the world of lease-to-own with transparent lease-purchase plans that flex to meet the needs of consumers who are overlooked by traditional credit. With proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) risk-modeling technology, Katapult predicts consumer behavior more accurately than traditional credit scores - providing new paths to ownership for people and new customers for omnichannel retailers. Katapult ensures exceptional experiences with seamless integration, both directly with merchants and through ecommerce platforms, and award-winning customer service.