Senior Accountant

2U • Crystal City, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join and help grow our top notch Accounting team. The ideal candidate must be able to balance delivering exceptional performance in a fun, energetic and entrepreneurial environment. The senior accountant will maintain the daily operations of the accounting department and participate in monthly closings, preparation of the monthly profit and loss statements, and will maintain balance sheet schedules associated with the Order-to-Cash process.

Requirements

• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Experience with ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred
• 2-5 years of accounting experience required, experience in big 4 and/or public accounting strongly preferred
• Experience in service-based industry preferred
• Must have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills with experience using all MS Office applications; strong knowledge of Excel required
• Experience with Workday highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, P&L reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Work closely with our operations team on the management of Accounts Receivable and Deferred Revenue, including identifying trends and issues
• Support reporting, including preparing quarterly and annual reporting packages
• Prepare audit schedules and work closely with the auditors to ensure the completion of a timely audit
• Responsible for special projects/other miscellaneous and departmental related duties as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees