Performs and leads accounting functions, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes; preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX); and special projects. Provides accounting support to the home office and campuses as required.

Prepares, reviews, and/or posts Journal Entries
• Prepares and reviews various balance sheet Reconciliations (including researching and resolving outstanding items)
• Performs month-end, quarter end, and year end close process
• Researches issues and communicates with various home office and campus departments to resolve
• Prepares financial analysis as required
• Supports annual and quarterly audits (both internal and external)
• Communicate with various campus or other leaders to gain an understanding of variances between actual and budgeted results.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly variance analysis explanations
• Performs a variety of special projects as needed
• Understands and enforces established policies and procedures
• Continuously improves compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years general accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP preferred
• Working knowledge of SOX preferred
• CPA or CMA certification a plus

Skills

• Knowledge of PC software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with GL accounting systems. PeopleSoft experience a plus.
• Interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to deal with a variety of personalities in a professional manner.
• Customer service, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Analytical skills required to identify and resolve problems effectively

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• May require minimal overnight travel.

Work Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• Work is performed remotely
• Salary range $75,000/yr - $82,000/yr depending on experience

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