Staff Accountant

Location: Remote, United States

Full time

job requisition id: JR248054

Job Description:

Job Title

Staff Accountant

Job Description

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:

Bachelor&#39;s degree; Accounting major

1+ years accounting experience required

Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting including:

Revenue Recognition

Inventory

Accounts Receivable

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accruals

P&L variances

Must be detail oriented

Must be proficient in Excel

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to quickly adapt to new business systems/applications

Excellent verbal and written communications

Oracle experience preferred

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!

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The salary range for the Staff Accountant role is currently between $58,000 - $62,000, and the amount that is offered is based on the candidate's skills, experience and education, among other factors determined by the business. It is within Kaplan's discretion to adjust this range based on business needs.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Accounting

Business Unit

00070 Kaplan Inc

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

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