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A bit about us:

Well-established leader in education

Why join us?

  • Opportunity to join an established institution while helping shape the future of the company
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Excellent business operating margins
  • Will be the right hand to the Controller
  • Create/implement process improvements
  • Strong diversity of work outside your standard accounting (will help with acquisition integration work)


Job Details

Our client is seeking a motivated, hands-on Senior Accountant to join its growing finance and accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established educational institution backed by a large international education organization that is actively expanding its U.S. presence.
Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will play an integral role in managing day-to-day accounting operations while helping strengthen financial processes, improve efficiencies, and support the organization's continued growth.
This individual will have exposure to a variety of accounting functions, including full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, process improvements, and integration initiatives. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, takes initiative, and thrives in a smaller, evolving environment where they can make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support cash management and monitor accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline existing accounting processes and improve operational efficiencies.
  • Assist with integration activities related to newly acquired institutions.
  • Collaborate with the Controller on developing scalable accounting processes and centralized shared services.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal departments to support financial operations and reporting needs.
  • Assist with additional accounting and finance initiatives as the organization continues to expand.

Qualifications
  • 3+ years’ accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related
  • Strong full cycle accounting experience.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to operate in a smaller (~50M) evolving organization.
  • Hands on mentality-Must be comfortable wearing multiple hats and working independently.
  • Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, or multi-entity accounting is a plus.
  • Ability to pass a background check.


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