Sezzle

Sr. Accountant (Ref# YW0325)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, AccountingIndustries

Job Offer: Sr. Accountant (Ref# YW0325)

Company Name

Sezzle, Inc.

Position Overview

Sezzle, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join their team. This role involves key financial close and reporting activities, management of the allowance for loan loss process, and ensuring adherence to US GAAP. The position offers the flexibility of telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

Location

  • Job Site Address: 700 Nicolet Mall, Ste 640, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (HQ)
  • Telecommuting: Permitted from anywhere in the U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Preparation and/or review of the accounting team’s monthly financial close and related reporting activities, ensuring adherence to US GAAP.
  • Lead the Company’s allowance for loan loss process by preparing monthly estimates and entries, creating internal reporting, and executing internal controls related to the process.
  • Compile financial information for external auditors and controls documentation.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Oversee and prepare proper controls over the Company’s significant business processes, as well as identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Support the overall Finance function with ad hoc reporting and projects, as needed.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other closely related degrees.
  • Experience: 3 years of experience in a job offered or related public company corporate accounting role and/or Big 4 public accounting role.
  • Skills (3 years experience):
    • GAAP
    • Sarbanes Oxley
    • Using Excel for account reconciliation and complex financial modeling to calculate estimates and allowances for loan loss.
  • Skills (1 year experience):
    • Sage Intacct modules including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management and Reporting to record financial journal entries, perform bank reconciliations, add intangible and fixed assets to sub-ledgers, and create custom reports for the entire accounting team.
    • Using Tipalti to review uncoded bills, trace payment history, or review bills/invoices by vendor.

Travel Requirement

N/A

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary: $89,505 – $99,505/yr. (Salary ranges listed in compliance with local regulations and represent a potential base salary range. Actual salaries may vary depending on experience and location.)
  • Benefits: Sezzle offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, PTO, commuter benefits, and retirement plans.

Application Instructions

Skills

GAAP
Sarbanes Oxley
Excel
Account Reconciliation
Financial Modeling
Loan Loss Estimation
Sage Intacct
General Ledger
Fixed Assets
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Cash Management
Reporting
Tipalti

Sezzle

Buy now, pay later payment solutions

About Sezzle

Sezzle operates in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, allowing consumers to purchase products and split the cost into four interest-free payments. This service is designed to help younger consumers manage their finances by providing flexible payment options. For merchants, Sezzle offers a payment solution that can increase sales and reduce cart abandonment rates. The company generates revenue primarily through fees charged to merchants for processing transactions, which are justified by the increased customer acquisition and sales that merchants experience. Sezzle is committed to creating a positive societal impact as a Public Benefits Corporation and a Certified B Corp. With 3.4 million active consumers and nearly 47,000 active merchants, Sezzle has reported significant growth, with $1.8 billion in underlying merchant sales in the past year. The goal of Sezzle is to empower the next generation financially while facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$201MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Plans
Generous Parental & Family Leave
Competitive 401k Match
Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
Ownership Through Equity
100% of Donations to Charity Matched
Work from Home Stipend
Highly Discounted Fitness Membership

Risks

Increased regulatory scrutiny on BNPL could impact Sezzle's operations and growth.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP's investigation may lead to legal challenges for Sezzle.
Staples' partnership with Klarna intensifies competition in the BNPL market.

Differentiation

Sezzle is a Certified B Corp, emphasizing social impact alongside business goals.
The company offers interest-free payment plans, appealing to younger, budget-conscious consumers.
Sezzle's platform reduces cart abandonment, benefiting merchants with increased sales.

Upsides

Sezzle's partnership with Bealls Inc. expands its reach across 650+ stores.
The BNPL market is growing, with over 20% of consumers using BNPL in 2022.
Fintech IPO Index's 64% return indicates a favorable investment climate for Sezzle.

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