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Campus

Senior Accountant

Campus

. Own assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP, financial accounting, and month-end close processes, with strong skills in journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Proficient in using accounting tools and ERP systems to support accurate financial reporting and compliance.

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US GAAPJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationIntermediate Excel SkillsCPA License

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Hard Skills
Month-End Close ActivitiesVariance AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationAccrualsRevenue RecognitionDeferred RevenueCoding InvoicesExpense ManagementData CleanupWorkflow Documentation
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedOrganizedClear CommunicationCollaborative Relationship-BuildingProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
QuickBooksCampfireRampRipplingCarta
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA License
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingCorporate AccountingFinancial AidDepartment of Education ReportingCompliance Workstreams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Maintain accurate accounting for tuition, fees, scholarships and discounts, refunds, student receivables, deferred revenue, and other revenue streams under US GAAP and Campus accounting policies
  • Investigate revenue and expense variances and prepare schedules for financial statements, management reporting, and FP&A analysis
  • Support daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee expenses, and the general ledger
  • Review and process vendor invoices, reimbursements, and corporate card transactions for coding, approvals, and policy compliance
  • Partner with Student Accounts and Financial Aid to reconcile student-account activity, financial aid receipts, refunds, and returns
  • Support annual audits, tax-related work, Department of Education reporting, and other compliance workstreams
  • Support the QuickBooks-to-Campfire migration through data cleanup, account mapping, balance reconciliation, testing, and workflow documentation
  • Use Campfire, Ramp, Rippling, Carta, and student and payment tools to maintain reliable data and reconciliations
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve coding questions, improve workflows, and ensure accurate financial data
  • Document accounting procedures and controls, reduce manual work and errors, and propose process improvements
  • Grow ownership by learning the business, seeking feedback, and following through on commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting
  • Strong foundation in US GAAP and core financial accounting
  • Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, investigating discrepancies, and meeting close deadlines
  • Intermediate Excel or Google Sheets skills, including VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, and reconciliation and analysis formulas
  • Detail-oriented and organized; able to prioritize effectively under deadlines and flag issues early with proposed solutions
  • Clear communication with non-finance partners and collaborative relationship-building
  • CPA license or progress toward the CPA preferred
  • Familiarity with revenue recognition and deferred revenue preferred
  • Experience with an accounting or ERP system and AP or expense management tools preferred
  • Campfire or ERP migration experience is a plus
  • Must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship
  • H-1B transfers supported; TN visa sponsorship available for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity grant
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Fertility benefits via Carrot
  • Flexible Time Away
  • Paid holidays
  • Hybrid work schedule: Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday through Thursday in the New York City office
  • In-office lunches
  • Dog-friendly New York office
  • Team social events
  • Opportunity to help bring affordable, outcomes-focused higher education to more students