Staff Accountant (Remote)

LEARN Behavioral • Philadelphia, PA

2d • 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, supporting 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 residing in Eastern or Central Time Zones are highly preferred. Salary starts at $70,000/annual, with flexibility based on experience, education, and certifications.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 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

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• personal time off
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level