Staff Accountant

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** 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’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
** Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:**    **- Remote work
** provides a 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  **- Comprehensive health benefits
** new hire eligibility starts on 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     We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy

The salary rate for this position is $41.00 per hour, 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.#LI-Remote#LI-DK1
** Location
* * Remote/Nationwide, USA
** Additional Locations
**** Employee Type
** Employee
* * Job

Functional Area

** Accounting
* * Business Unit
** 00070 Kaplan Inc
** 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…