Senior Accountant

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By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations:
Crystal City, VA

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world‑class higher education  the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join and help grow our top notch accounting team. The ideal candidate must be able to balance delivering exceptional performance in a fun, energetic and entrepreneurial environment. The senior accountant will maintain the daily operations of the accounting department and participate in monthly closings, preparation of the monthly profit and loss statements, and will maintain balance sheet schedules associated with the Order‑to‑Cash process.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, P&L reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Work closely with our operations team on the management of Accounts Receivable and Deferred Revenue, including identifying trends and issues
• Support reporting, including preparing quarterly and annual reporting packages
• Prepare audit schedules and work closely with the auditors to ensure the completion of a timely audit
• Responsible for special projects/other miscellaneous and departmental related duties as necessary

• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience with ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred
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