Staff Accountant, CIEE Study Centers

CIEE Inc

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About The Position

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. The 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees