Senior Accountant
Based in Chicago, BenchPrep enables the world's leading education and training companies to deliver best-in-class digital learning programs. BenchPrep is the only comprehensive learner success platform on the market and is recognized as an expert in learner success globally. The company’s innovative enterprise SaaS solution is transforming the professional education space. Many of the largest credentialing bodies, associations, and training companies in the world are customers of BenchPrep, including ACT, Becker Professional Education, AAMC, CFA Institute, CompTIA, GMAC, Institute for Supply Management, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, ProLiteracy, HR Certification Institute, Richardson Sales Training, Hobsons, McGraw Hill Education, OnCourse Learning, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. More than 4 million learners have used BenchPrep’s platform to attain academic and professional success. To discover more about BenchPrep, please visit www.benchprep.com.
We work hard, eat well, and have lots of fun. We work at BenchPrep because we’re dedicated to its mission and approach each day as an opportunity to be challenged and learn. We are looking for high performing and motivated professionals who are excited about the chance to leverage technology to impact the lives of millions of learners.
BenchPrep is looking for a hardworking, ambitious Senior Accountant to support its growing operations in Chicago. This position will report to the Director of Finance.
Responsibilities:
Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and Billing
Analysis and review of company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments, and reporting to these departments as necessary
Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures
Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies
Review general ledger accounts and making all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals
Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis
Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management
Prepare year-end schedules for the annual tax returns
Look for ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred
2-4 years in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred
Team player with a positive attitude towards contributing and learning
Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Self starter, quick learner, and ability to multitask on a regular basis
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline driven
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong sense of ownership on issues and following through to completion
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience working in accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, etc.) strongly preferred
Benefits:
Be able to make a significant impact by helping millions learn better and faster
Opportunity to help world-class organizations reinvent their learning strategy
Work with a smart, committed, and fun group of professionals
Competitive salary, commission, stock options, and 401K
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Fully-stocked kitchen and catered daily lunches
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