Staff Accountant (Remote)

LEARN Behavioral•Madison, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

LEARN Behavioral is a national organization dedicated to nurturing children with autism and special needs. They specialize in evidence-based applied behavior analysis to deliver personalized treatment plans. The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for the day-to-day transactional activity of the company. The position will also support month-end close, analyzing and reporting to ensure enterprise financial organizational success. This role is essential in the preparation and analysis of journal entries and financial activity; preparation of monthly general ledger reconciliations; entry and reconciliation of revenue, accounts receivable, and cash receipts; and continuous and proactive improvement of our processes and controls. This is a full-time remote position. Open to all time zones, but candidates who reside in Eastern or Central Time Zones are highly preferred. Salary starting at $70,000/annual (flexibility dependent upon experience, education and certifications).

Requirements

Must have a BS/BA degree in accounting, finance or business
2+ years’ accounting experience in a fast-paced growth environment
Working knowledge of GAAP is required
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel essential, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Analytic, detail-oriented, and inquisitive
Demonstrated ability to meet monthly closing and project deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
Desire to take on increasing responsibility

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus
Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus
Current Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) knowledge is desired

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Support the Sr. Accountant and the Accounting team with the day-to-day operations by interfacing with individuals within and outside of the organization to ensure proper treatment of accounting transactions
Prepare journal entries and prepare all account reconciliations and analyses as assigned
Enter journal entries and reconcile the general ledger and the subledger
Prepare bank transactions and reconciliations and reconcile payroll, intercompany accounts, expense reimbursements, AP/accruals, and fixed assets
Investigate errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
Apply revenue recognition techniques as part of the monthly close
Participate in improving internal controls, policies, procedures, and documentation
Support periodic and annual audits
Support the preparation of personal property tax returns, business license fees, and census reporting
Work effectively under tight deadlines in a team environment