Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will report to the Supervisor of Accounting Operations and will oversee the quality and accuracy of the financial statements for a leading global provider of high-quality educational services. The position will have a clear understanding of the company's financial systems and processes to ensure compliance with GAAP, relating but not limited to revenue recognition and period expenses. The key accounting functions of the position include journal entry preparation, month end close, financial statement analysis, and account reconciliations. The position will also work in conjunction with team leaders to achieve team goals and deliverables.

Responsibilities :

• Preparation and posting of standard / adjusting journal entries
• Perform month-end close procedures and meet all deadlines
• Review and analyze revenue reports for accuracy in accordance with GAAP
• Interact with field personnel to ensure subsidiary ledger and financial statement accuracy
• Financial statement review including detailed variance analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet statements
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate / resolve reconciling items
• Assist with audit requests and interact with internal / external auditors
• Ensure proper internal controls are maintained for corporate / field financial processes
• Perform various high level ad-hoc analyses and complete special requests as assigned by management
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

We offer a competitive benefits package including : Remote work providing flexible work / life balance, Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure), Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members, Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment, Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities, And so much more!

Location : Remote / Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations :

Employee Type : Employee

Job Functional Area : Accounting

Business Unit : 00070 Kaplan Inc

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.