Staff Accountant, CIEE Study Centers

ciee•South Portland, ME

32d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, CIEE Study Center and Treasury Management, staff accountant will support study center accounting operations and work closely with applicable Study Center Directors. The role will have responsibility for ensuring all study centers and other subsidiaries are reporting accurate and timely financial records, analyzing their financial transactions, and providing necessary guidelines and support to meet their operational needs

Requirements

BS in Accounting or equivalent experience required
Strong understanding of accounting practices and GAAP
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve variances
ERP financial software experience required, NetSuite experience a plus
Intermediate Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables
Ability to work independently, research, and problem-solve
Excellent attention to detail required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and external parties from a variety of backgrounds

Responsibilities

Manage various aspects of general accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with cash & treasury management.
Conduct transactional analysis and support on all study center accounting operations
Meet monthly close deadlines to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting· Review appropriate internal controls and monthly financial reporting for Study Centers
Review and prepare daily wire payment requests
Provide training to finance administrative staff at Study Centers to ensure CIEE policies and best practices are followed
Assist with study center internal control evaluations for internal audits
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations in both USD and foreign currencies
Maintain and update the organization's accounting policies, practices, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enforce compliance with Study Centers
Prepare documentation and support the annual audit process
Assist on managing the organization's financial accounting system, Oracle NetSuite
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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)