Full-Time

Accounting & Finance Specialist

Updated on 5/1/2024

Perpay

51-200 employees

Buy now, pay later marketplace, builds credit

Financial Services

Mid, Senior

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Excel skills e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
Startup and results-driven mentality
Strong project management capabilities
Self-starter
Stickler for details
Positive force
Chameleon
Rising star

Responsibilities

Perform several day-to-day and monthly accounting activities including bank reconciliations and adjacent reporting
Assist in maintaining the general ledger
Take on various projects and analyses as presented by the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Accounting and Finance
Building communications with internal and external stakeholders, including Perpay Department Heads and vendors
Engage in process improvement efforts to streamline financial planning and budget management procedures for heightened efficiency and accuracy

About Us:

We believe everyone deserves a chance to improve their financial future. We’re dedicated to building simple and inclusive financial products that help our members create healthy habits and achieve economic stability.

Some things we’re excited about:

$500 million in spending power used by our members
Increasing members’ credit by 36 points (on average) within the first 3 months
Backed by First Round Capital and JP Morgan

Products we’ve built to make an impact:

Perpay Marketplace: Combines interest-free payments and modern e-commerce to reduce cost of ownership and promote healthy repayment behavior.
Perpay+: Leverages Marketplace repayment history to help members monitor and build credit with all 3 credit bureaus.
Perpay Credit Card: Expands access to the flexibility and benefits of a World Mastercard by removing common barriers like high security deposits and low approval odds.

The Perpay team is a motivated group of creative problem solvers who love getting things done and making an impact. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, our one-of-a-kind space promotes a collaborative work environment, unites our team, and feels like a home away from home.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and detail oriented Accounting & Finance Specialist to join our team. We manage the planning, reporting, and operations of Perpay’s finances. As a key contributor to this team, you will work closely with our Accounting, Finance, and Analytics functions to plan out and report on various metrics, business needs, and ad hoc requests.

Our greatest strength is our people and we’d love for you to be one of them!

Responsibilities:

Perform several day-to-day and monthly accounting activities including bank reconciliations and adjacent reporting
Assist in maintaining the general ledger
Take on various projects and analyses as presented by the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Accounting and Finance
Building communications with internal and external stakeholders, including Perpay Department Heads and vendors.
Engage in process improvement efforts to streamline financial planning and budget management procedures for heightened efficiency and accuracy

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Excel skills e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
A startup and results-driven mentality, being willing to go the extra mile and roll up your sleeves
Strong project management capabilities
A self-starter; you are enthusiastic, excel at taking initiative and enjoy working with white space
A stickler for details; you are organized, attentive, and focused
A positive force; you are optimistic, high-energy, and confident
A chameleon; you welcome and thrive on change
A rising star; you dream to continuously grow and develop

Hey, we know not everybody checks all the boxes, so if you’re interested, please apply because you could be just what we’re looking for!

What We’ll Bring:

Competitive salary + company equity
401k with company match
Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Relocation assistance
Pre-tax commuter benefit
Student loan repayment match
Gym subsidy with City Fitness
Cell phone plan
Paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO

Additional Perks:

Opportunity to gain experience at one of the fastest-growing financial startups in the country
Work on both e-commerce & fintech customer-facing products
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, marketing, operations, data teams, and more

This is not a remote opportunity; it is 100% onsite (#LI-Onsite) (#LI-TH1)

Perpay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, political affiliation, age, veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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Perpay Inc. stands out as an excellent workplace due to its commitment to financial empowerment and credit-building for its users. This buy now, pay later marketplace not only assists individuals in improving their financial standings by reporting payments to major credit bureaus, it also fosters a culture of support and responsible financial management. Employees at Perpay benefit from working in a setting that is directly aligned with improving consumer financial health, which is both a competitive and socially impactful endeavor.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$8M

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 20%

1 year growth

↑ 40%

2 year growth

↑ 86%

Benefits

Competitive salary + company equity

401k with company match

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Pre-tax Public Transportation benefit

Relocation assistance

Student loan company match

Gym subsidy with City Fitness

Cell phone plan

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Optional work from home (WFH) up to 4 weeks per year