Job Description

Chicago

BenchPrep delivers the most advanced and flexible learning experience for certification, credentialing, test prep, continuing education, and training. Our cloudbased learning platform helps training organizations, associations and the extended enterprise deliver a highly engaging and effective learning experience for individuals looking to advance their careers. We incorporate the latest in learnercentered technology, including personalization, gamification, data science, usability and omnichannel delivery. Were at a pivotal time in our history. The number of learners on our platform has reached nearly 11 million as of 2024. Were committed to helping people learn better, and that starts with our own people.

This remote Staff/Senior Accountant role supports our growing operations and reports to the Controller. Youll maintain accurate financial records, prepare reports, analyze data, and ensure regulatory compliance. Youll contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and billing analysis and review of company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments, and reporting to these departments as necessary.
• Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies.
• Review general ledger accounts and make all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.
• Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis.
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Prepare yearend schedules for the annual tax returns.
• Look for ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 35 years (Staff Accountant) or 58 years (Sr Accountant) in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
• Team player with a positive attitude towards contributing and learning.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Selfstarter, quick learner, and ability to multitask on a regular basis.
• Detailoriented with excellent organizational skills and deadlinedriven.
• Capacity to thrive in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership on issues and following through to completion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, etc.) strongly preferred.

We work at BenchPrep because were dedicated to the mission and each day we have an opportunity to be challenged and learn. We celebrate our people professionally and personally. We care about learning so much that we offer employees $1,200 annually to develop their skills. We were selected in Incs Best Workplaces of 2024 and Crains 2020 Best Places to Work in Chicago. We offer a competitive base salary, potential yearly bonus, stipends for workfromhome expenses, flexible paid time off, professional development stipend, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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