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United States

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

About CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available. CIEE operates 67 study centers in 45 countries that support more than 286 study abroad programs for 10,000-plus students from 340 U.S. colleges and universities annually. In 2015, CIEE launched its innovative Open Campus model – an affordable, flexible academic programming option that allows students to design their ideal international experience in multiple locations during one semester – at CIEE Global Institutes in Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome. As the largest sponsor for U.S. Department of State J-1 Visa programs, CIEE also helps nearly 35,000 international students participate in U.S.-based exchange programs each year. CIEE programs and services span study abroad, teach abroad, international faculty training, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

Position: Staff Accountant-II

Reports to: Treasury Manager

Department: Finance & Accounting

Location: US Remote

Who we are:

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.

Why work with us:

You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:

Paid time off and Parental leave
Gym Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & Long-term Disability
6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental and vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our 77-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are:

Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the staff accountant will have the responsibility to ensure all CIEE Inc, and subsidiaries are reporting accurate and timely bank reconciliations and proper financial records, analyzing their financial transactions, and providing necessary guidelines and support to meet their operational needs. This role will work closely with the team to deliver gold standard services to CIEE stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

Prepare account reconciliations in multiple currencies, with a focus on cash & treasury management.
Prepare and enter journal entries.
Conduct transactional analysis.
Meet monthly close deadlines to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Review appropriate internal controls and monthly financial reporting.
Assist with review of global bank and petty cash reconciliations.
Assist with training to finance administrative staff at Study Centers to ensure CIEE policies and best practices are followed.
Assist with study center compliance reporting.
Assist with study center cash entries and review for accuracy.
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations in multiple currencies.
Assist with maintaining the organization’s accounting policies, practices, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and enforce compliance with Study Centers.
Assist with documentation preparation and support for the annual audit.
Serve as a backup and resource to the accounting team.
Work closely with the Treasury Manager to provide support as needed.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will possess:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Equivalent discipline required.
Strong understanding of accounting practices and GAAP.
A minimum of 3-4 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve variances.
ERP financial software experience required, NetSuite experience a plus.
Strong Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables.
Ability to work independently, research, and problem-solve.
Excellent attention to details and organizational skills.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.

CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background check, reference check, and education and employment verification will be conducted as conditions of employment.

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