Senior Accountant

Position Type: Full-time

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000

Primarily responsible forthe company’s day-to-day accountingactivitiesincludingaccount reconciliations, posting required journal entries, bank reconciliations, filing sales and use tax returns,managing deferred revenue,and generating financial statements.

This positionalsoprovidessupport to management in identifying opportunities for savings and revenue growth. A variety of financial and sales support projects arealsohandled by this position, as assigned by the Controller.

The Senior Account antis the primary accountant for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Reconcile all bank accounts
• Prepare required journal entries
• Calculate, prepare, and file sales tax returns in a variety of states
• Register the company instates where the company develops nexus
• Generate financial statements and identify/investigate unusual variances
• Prepare supplemental monthly financial reports
• Maintain Advanced Revenue Management module to ensure deferred revenue is booked correctly
• Cross-train with others in the accounting department and assist in other areas when deemed necessary

Accountabilities:

• Sales tax filings are accurate and timely
• Financial statements are presented free from error and are timely
• Payroll is processed with a keen attention to detail

Skills and

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• 5-7
  
  Years of accounting experience
• Experience with Net Suite is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Strong motivation, high energy and ability to work independently or with a team
• Ability to multi-task

Company

Description:

95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products toassistteachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group’s comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.

The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training.

95 Percent Grouphas a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about our mission.

We’vehired the bestfrom inside and outside industry. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a company positioned for continued growth. An added plus is knowing that what you’re doing every day is making a significant difference in children’s lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact.

95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.