Fast Facts

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team at Kaplan, focusing on the accuracy of financial statements while ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing month-end close procedures, reviewing revenue reports, and maintaining internal controls for financial processes.

Skills: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 1 year of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel; Oracle experience is preferred.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong knowledge of revenue recognition, inventory management, and general accounting practices are required.

Location: This is a remote position available nationwide in the USA, allowing for flexible work/life balance.

Compensation: $58000 - $62000 / Annually

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

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.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.