Remote Senior Accountant - Multi-Entity GAAP Specialist

8 Bridges Talent Partners; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and Paid Family Leave

Vacation/holiday benefits

Winter office closure

Job summary

Affinitas Education America (AEA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate monthly close across a growing portfolio of schools and entities. The role reports to the CFO and collaborates with school teams and regional finance staff to strengthen processes and ensure consistent practices.

The role emphasizes detail, analytical problem solving, and accountability in a remote multi-entity environment. CPA preferred; strong Excel and ERP experience required.

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.

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 and accountable

Process improver

Collaborative

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Sage X3

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks Online

Paylocity

Ramp

Job description

Affinitas Education America (AEA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain accurate monthly close across a growing portfolio of schools and entities. The role reports to the CFO and collaborates with school teams and regional finance staff to strengthen processes and ensure consistent practices.

The role emphasizes detail, analytical problem solving, and accountability in a remote multi-entity environment. CPA preferred; strong Excel and ERP experience required.