Staff Accountant

Position Purpose: Support the Finance Department to ensure the successful execution of the financial close, reconciling the balance sheet, budgeting, variance analysis, and work paper preparation for the annual external audit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verify aging reports, bank reports, inventory reports to reconcile with the General Ledger
• Provide reports and analysis as required for external auditors
• Prepare monthly management reports; analyze accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards
• Assist with auditing functions
• Reconcile reports in ERP system
• Review general ledger accounts, identify any problems, and proactively research to locate best possible solution to resolve the problem
• Prepare financial reports and oversee their evaluation
• Present various accounting reports to Controller and Executive Director and make suitable observations and suggestions
• Miscellaneous projects as needed

Job Requirements/Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of general accounting experience
• Accounting Degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Strong planning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many online and hybrid learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for remote and blended learning contexts.

We are experiencing high growth and we welcome you to apply and join our team!

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Our Diversity has increased 47% in 2021!)

For further information, visit us at:

https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

https://www.benchmarkeducation.com/reycraftbooks/

BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefits

- Health Insurance - Dental & Vision - Disability Insurance

- Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - 401K Discretionary 25% Match!

- Paid Time Off - Paid Vacation - 11 Paid Holidays a Year

- Paid Sick Days - Discretionary Annual Bonus - Family Medical Leave

- Maternity/Paternity Leave - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Employee Referral Bonus

Company Culture, Perks & Discounts

- Flex work schedule - Casual Dress - Commuter Benefits - Paid Parking

- Company Outings - Free Snacks - Catered Events - Game Room

- Paid Parking - Pet Friendly - Holiday Events - Happy Hours/Beer on Tap

- Sports Leagues - Art Exhibitions - Remote Work Program* - Paid Technology

Diversity

- Dedicated diversity/inclusion staff - Documented equal pay policy

- Diverse management team - Unconscious bias training

- Diversity employee resource groups - Hiring practices promoting diversity

Professional Development

- Continuing Education stipend - Cross functional training

- Job Training & Conferences - Tuition Reimbursement

- Paid Industry Certifications - Paid Internships

COVID-19 Policy - USA

All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education, unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE