Remote Senior Accountant - Multi-Entity GAAP Expert

8 Bridges Talent Partners; Hoboken (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Affinitas Education America (AEA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the finance team and maintain accurate accounting and timely financial reporting across a growing portfolio of schools and entities. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage the monthly close, multi-entity accounting, payroll reconciliations, and financial reporting, partnering with school teams and regional finance to strengthen controls and standardize practices.

Fully remote in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 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 and experience with a mid-market ERP or accounting system.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure accurate general ledger reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post semi-monthly payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll, benefits, and related liability accounts.
• Manage monthly intercompany billing and reconciliations across entities.
• Support the accounting integration and setup of newly acquired schools and entities.
• Reconcile bank and corporate card accounts and review AP transactions for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Support tuition billing, accounts receivable reconciliations, aging reports, and collections processes across schools.
• Provide accurate financial information to support cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and coordinate with external auditors.
• Support tax and regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Improve and standardize accounting procedures, reporting templates, and internal controls across the school portfolio.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Independent

Process improver

Collaborative

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Mid-market ERP

Sage X3/Intacct

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Affinitas Education America (AEA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the finance team and maintain accurate accounting and timely financial reporting across a growing portfolio of schools and entities. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage the monthly close, multi-entity accounting, payroll reconciliations, and financial reporting, partnering with school teams and regional finance to strengthen controls and standardize practices.

Fully remote in the U.S.