Staff Accountant, CIEE Study Centers

CIEE; South Portland (ME); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit study abroad organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage financial records and assist various study centers. This role requires a degree in Accounting and strong skills in financial analysis and ERP software. You will ensure accurate reporting, conduct audits, and train finance staff. This position offers remote work with competitive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid time off

Gym Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting practices and GAAP.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve variances.
• Excellent attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Manage various aspects of general accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Conduct transactional analysis and support on all study center accounting operations.
• Meet monthly close deadlines for timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and prepare daily wire payment requests.
• Provide training to finance administrative staff.

Skills

Accounting practices

GAAP

Financial analysis

ERP financial software

Excel (VLookups, Pivot Tables)

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Position: Staff Accountant,CIEE Study Centers

Reports to:Accounting Manager, CIEE Study Center and Treasury Management

Department: Finance & Accounting

Location: US Remote

Who we are:

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent andmulti-cultural world.

Why work with us:

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:

• Paid time off and Parental leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
• CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
• Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our 77-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, CIEE Study Center and Treasury Management, staff accountant will support study center accounting operations and work closely with applicable Study Center Directors. The role will have responsibility for ensuring all study centers and other subsidiaries are reporting accurate and timely financial records, analyzing their financial transactions, and providing necessary guidelines and support to meet their operational needs

What you’ll do:

• Manage various aspects of general accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with cash & treasury management.
• Conduct transactional analysis and support on all study center accounting operations
• Meet monthly close deadlines to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting· Review appropriate internal controls and monthly financial reporting for Study Centers
• Review and prepare daily wire payment requests
• Provide training to finance administrative staff at Study Centers to ensure CIEE policies and best practices are followed
• Assist with study center internal control evaluations for internal audits
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations in both USD and foreign currencies
• Maintain and update the organization’s accounting policies, practices, guidelines, Standard Operating
• Procedures (SOPs) and enforce compliance with Study Centers
• Prepare documentation and support the annual audit process
• Assist on managing the organization’s financial accounting system, Oracle NetSuite
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• BS in Accounting or equivalent experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting practices and GAAP
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve variances
• ERP financial software experience required, NetSuite experience a plus
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables
• Ability to work independently, research, and problem-solve
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and external parties from a variety of backgrounds

CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations a background and reference check will be conducted as a condition of employment .