Staff Accountant-Remote

Ancora Education is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the team. This position is for a growing company in the higher education industry headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for general ledger work and maintenance, full-cycle accounting, month-end closings, and financial reporting and analysis.

As the Staff Accountant, you will: :

• Be responsible for the preparation of general ledger entries and reconciliations/supporting
• schedules for month-end closing
• Have responsibility for the sections of the general ledger month-end close and assist
• with the presentation of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows
• on a 10-day close cycle
• Prepare monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Communicate with Campus Leaders on the financial performance of their campuses
• Assist with preparing property tax and sales; use tax returns and corporate reporting
• requirements with various States and Licensing Agencies
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Prepare weekly cash flow analysis and forecast
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets
• Assist with reporting on foreign currency conversions to U.S. dollars

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting
• Experience with intercompany transactions and working with multiple entities
• Two years of Public Accounting Experience
• Understanding and working knowledge of GAAP
• One year of lease accounting experience
• Ability to take ownership of work and drive tasks to completion
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across various functional areas both internally and externally
• Ability to prioritize and control multiple tasks at the same time

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP Workforce Now Payroll Processing Experience
• Active CPA license
• Five years of relevant working experience
• Experience with Great Plains and/or CampusVue
• Proficient in Google Workspace

Make an Impact

• Ancora Education has been serving students through technical, skills-based training since 2013, and has become an industry leader in education.
• We strive to empower people looking to pursue education whether it be through a degree or technical training.
• Make a Difference Day: 8 hours of Paid Time Off for Community Service

What's in it for you?

• 80 hours of PTO
• 11 Holidays
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Work from Home
• Education Benefit: 100% tuition coverage for eligible employees after 30 days of employment; 50% off of Tuition for employee's dependents and spouses

Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination concerning all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.