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Senior Staff Accountant

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

For nearly 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive equity and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 25,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. At Per Scholas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren't just buzzwords—they're in our DNA. 85+ percent of our learners are people of color, two in five are women, and more than half hold a high school diploma as their highest educational credential. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 

Position Title:  Senior Staff Accountant

Introduction:

The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for implementing best-practice policies to ensure the accurate and timely processing of monthly accounting functions. The role and duties require a hands-on, self-starting, disciplined, and detail-oriented individual with an eye for process improvement and a knack for working independently in a high-volume environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Perform General Accounting and other related duties for the organization
  • Review Bank Reconciliations Monthly
  • Monthly Balance Sheet and Account Analysis
  • Bi-weekly Payroll and Benefits entries and allocations
  • Support monthly financial close process
  • Support the Accounts Payable mailbox and Airbase invoice processing
  • Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
  • Provide external auditors with assistance, gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
  • Work within multiple entities to ensure standard processes are being followed across the organization
  • Evaluate processes and procedures to identify areas that can be improved for better efficiency and controls through automation
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Assist with projects and ad hoc requests as necessary

Here’s what you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required
  • 5+ years of Accounting experience
  • ERP system experience in SAGE Intacct, procurement, or a similar system is preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets required
  • Ability to work independently, with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; position is highly visible in the company

Why you'll love working here:

  • Competitive salary and extensive benefits & wellness program
  • Robust PTO, Medical, dental, and vision
  • Last week at year-end off
  • A flexible, hybrid work model
  • Family planning support including an expanded parental leave
  • Participation in our sabbatical program
  • Growth and development initiatives
  • Matching 401(k) up to 6% of bi-weekly payroll

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For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $75,000 with a range between $70,000 and $80,000 where the difference in salary is typically determined by several factors, including geography in which the selected candidate resides, and alignment
with qualifications and experience.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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DEPARTMENTS
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TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$70,000/yr - $80,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2025

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