Senior Accountant

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 partners with founders and educators to build and strengthen exceptional international and bilingual schools. With a growing network of more than 30 schools across seven countries, Affinitas combines global expertise with respect for each school's local identity, empowering schools to deliver outstanding educational experiences and build sustainable communities.

Through leadership development, professional training, infrastructure investment, and innovation, Affinitas supports schools in strengthening their operations while preserving what makes each school unique. Our federated model brings together talented educators and business leaders to help schools be great, together.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the Affinitas Education America (AEA) finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting across a growing portfolio of schools and entities.

Reporting to the CFO, this hands-on role will manage key aspects of the monthly close, multi-entity accounting, payroll reconciliations, and financial reporting. Working closely with school teams and regional finance colleagues, the Senior Accountant will help strengthen accounting processes, support the integration of new schools, and ensure consistent financial practices across the organization.

About You

Detail oriented — You take pride in accuracy, organization, and reliable financial reporting

Analytical and solutions oriented — You investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve issues proactively

Independent and accountable — You can manage multiple priorities and own the monthly close across several entities with minimal supervision

A process improver — You look for ways to strengthen controls, streamline workflows, and standardize accounting practices

Collaborative — You communicate clearly and build strong relationships with finance colleagues and school teams

Adaptable — You are comfortable working in a growing, multi-entity environment with evolving priorities

What You Will Be Doing

• 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
  

Payroll & Multi-Entity Accounting

• 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
  

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Cash

• 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
  

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• 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
  

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Location & Travel

Fully remote within the United States, with periodic travel to AEA schools in New York, Texas, California, and Florida

Requirements

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA certification
  
• Public accounting, independent school, education, or nonprofit experience
  
• Experience with Sage X3 or Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Paylocity, and Ramp
  
• Experience with multi-state payroll and acquired entity integrations
  

Affinitas Education America (AEA) offers a competitive benefits package for regional and central office staff, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• Disability and Paid Family Leave benefits
  
• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually
  
• Paid winter office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day, subject to role requirements