Senior Accountant

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The Senior Accountant position will report to the Accounting Manager/Supervisor and will, among other things, contribute to the overall accuracy and quality of financial statements for a leading global provider of high-quality educational services. The role will apply accounting judgment and a clear understanding of the company’s processes and systems to work in conjunction with team leaders to support business partners, and achieve company, team, and professional development goals.

Primary Responsibilities: 

Apply GAAP knowledge to the analysis and development of documentation supporting, among others, the processes and areas listed below (varies by team):

• financial statements (preparation, reporting, analysis/review) 
• fixed assets (assess capitalization requirements, analyze depreciation, contribute to developing policies/procedures)
• inventory
• leases (maintain databases for both FASB and GASB accounting, prepare audit documentation, recommend process improvements)
• payroll (analyze large volume of data to determine accuracy, explain unusual variances, develop efficient processes, calculate complex accruals)
• revenue/expense (document variances from budget and trend, determine needed accruals)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Reconcile balance sheets  (leverage automation, scrutinize data, resolve discrepancies)
• Create journal entries (evaluate General Ledger coding, perform due diligence to determine accuracy)
• Month end close (prepare journal entries, review and analyze financial data)
• Support the field/business with analyses of significant revenue and expenditures, which may include explaining variances from budget, assisting with forecasting, preparing documentation for strategic planning.
• Provide guidance and support on various matters including audit, SOX and other control-based compliance matters
• Support/Oversee high-level projects and ad hoc requests
• Team mentorship/training 

Minimum Qualifications ​

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 Senior Accountant role is currently between $66,500 and $74,000, 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.

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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 an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.