Penn Foster
Staff Accountant
Penn Foster, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location:
Chicago, IL 17 North Dearborn St 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60602, USA The Staff Accountant will assist the month-end close process with emphasis on grants accounting and consolidation of the Canadian subsidiary, and monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller and works as a member of a strong team with significant interaction with the Accounting and Finance Leadership team. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Minimum of 3 years of experience Certifications/Licenses: CPA certification is preferred, not required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be a self-starter, accountable for the entire deliverable. Superior analytical and organizational skills with a proven ability to work with numbers and financial data. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Highest level of professionalism and integrity with the ability to handle and manage confidential information. Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships at all levels with confidence. Outstanding computer skills and proven success in working with ERP and related reporting systems. Experience with Ellucian’s Colleague ERP system (formerly Datatel) or related accounting systems is a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in higher education is a plus. Responsibilities: 25% MONTH-END CLOSE:
Ensures bank reconciliations and assigned general ledger accounts including Financial Aid Receivables account are completed timely as part of the close process. Records month-end journal entries to close the monthly account close. Assists the Senior Financial Analyst in explaining variances from budget and answering additional questions related to grants. Records monthly activity for our Canadian subsidiary, including foreign currency conversion and translation.
50% ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS:
Completes monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all assigned accounts. Investigates any unreconciled items until they are fully resolved. Fosters effective inter-departmental relationships to prevent reconciliation issues. Assists in preparing reconciliation-related schedules for annual audits. Completes monthly income statement for each grant.
10% DOCUMENTATION:
Supports the development of accounting policies and procedures. Responsible for reviewing procedures related to primary line of work (assigned reconciliations, journal entries) on an annual basis to ensure relevance.
5% DATA MAINTENANCE:
Maintains an orderly accounting filing system.
10% SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Assists in automating and improving existing accounting processes. Involved in communication with Vancouver auditors to answer questions related to the Intercompany account, which the Accountant reconciles. Perform other duties, as assigned by the Controller.
Work Environment (Physical Demands):
The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Equal Opportunity Employer: Adler University’s policy is that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of Adler's equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative action to ensure that minority groups of individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
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Chicago, IL 17 North Dearborn St 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60602, USA The Staff Accountant will assist the month-end close process with emphasis on grants accounting and consolidation of the Canadian subsidiary, and monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliations. This position reports to the Controller and works as a member of a strong team with significant interaction with the Accounting and Finance Leadership team. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Minimum of 3 years of experience Certifications/Licenses: CPA certification is preferred, not required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be a self-starter, accountable for the entire deliverable. Superior analytical and organizational skills with a proven ability to work with numbers and financial data. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects. Highest level of professionalism and integrity with the ability to handle and manage confidential information. Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships at all levels with confidence. Outstanding computer skills and proven success in working with ERP and related reporting systems. Experience with Ellucian’s Colleague ERP system (formerly Datatel) or related accounting systems is a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in higher education is a plus. Responsibilities: 25% MONTH-END CLOSE:
Ensures bank reconciliations and assigned general ledger accounts including Financial Aid Receivables account are completed timely as part of the close process. Records month-end journal entries to close the monthly account close. Assists the Senior Financial Analyst in explaining variances from budget and answering additional questions related to grants. Records monthly activity for our Canadian subsidiary, including foreign currency conversion and translation.
50% ACCOUNT RECONCILIATIONS:
Completes monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all assigned accounts. Investigates any unreconciled items until they are fully resolved. Fosters effective inter-departmental relationships to prevent reconciliation issues. Assists in preparing reconciliation-related schedules for annual audits. Completes monthly income statement for each grant.
10% DOCUMENTATION:
Supports the development of accounting policies and procedures. Responsible for reviewing procedures related to primary line of work (assigned reconciliations, journal entries) on an annual basis to ensure relevance.
5% DATA MAINTENANCE:
Maintains an orderly accounting filing system.
10% SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Assists in automating and improving existing accounting processes. Involved in communication with Vancouver auditors to answer questions related to the Intercompany account, which the Accountant reconciles. Perform other duties, as assigned by the Controller.
Work Environment (Physical Demands):
The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Equal Opportunity Employer: Adler University’s policy is that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of Adler's equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative action to ensure that minority groups of individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
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