Senior Accountant

8 Bridges Talent Partners

. Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and balance sheet reconciliations .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing month-end close activities, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. Proficient in payroll processing, intercompany reconciliations, and improving accounting procedures across multiple entities.

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Month-End Close ManagementU.S. GAAP CompliancePayroll Journal EntriesAdvanced Excel SkillsCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsPrepaidsDeferred RevenueBalance Sheet ReconciliationsFinancial Statement PreparationAudit SchedulesCash Flow ForecastingAccounts Payable TransactionsIntercompany Billing

Tools & Technologies

Sage X3Sage IntacctQuickBooks OnlinePaylocityRamp

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingIndependent SchoolEducationNonprofitMulti-State Payroll

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare monthly financial statements and budget-versus-actual reporting
Maintain fixed asset schedules and accurate general ledger reporting across multiple entities
Prepare and post semi-monthly payroll journal entries
Reconcile payroll, benefits, and related liability accounts
Manage monthly intercompany billing and reconciliations across entities
Support accounting integration and setup of newly acquired schools and entities
Reconcile bank and corporate card accounts
Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy and proper approvals
Support tuition billing, accounts receivable reconciliations, aging reports, and collections processes
Provide financial information for cash flow forecasting
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
Coordinate with external auditors
Support tax and regulatory reporting and U.S. GAAP compliance
Improve and standardize accounting procedures, reporting templates, and internal controls across the school portfolio
Report to the CFO and collaborate with school teams and regional finance colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience
Experience managing month-end close and accounting for multiple entities
Hands-on experience with payroll journal entries and payroll liability reconciliations
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and deferred revenue
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with a mid-market ERP or accounting system
Experience preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors
CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred
Public accounting, independent school, education, or nonprofit experience preferred
Experience with Sage X3 or Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Paylocity, and Ramp preferred
Experience with multi-state payroll and acquired entity integrations preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and Paid Family Leave benefits
15 vacation days annually
12 sick days annually
11 paid holidays annually
Paid winter office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day, subject to role requirements
401(k) plan available
Fully remote work within the United States
Periodic travel to AEA schools