Lead Accountant

February 18

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OnlyExperts

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OnlyExperts is a company that specializes in providing offshore accounting experts at a significant cost saving compared to hiring locally in the U. S. They offer a wide range of accounting roles including bookkeepers, staff accountants, accounting managers, and payroll specialists, all pre-vetted by experienced CFOs and accounting leaders. OnlyExperts focuses solely on full-time offshore placements, primarily from the Philippines and Latin America, ensuring candidates with strong English and technical accounting skills who are familiar with U. S. GAAP. By charging a flat fee, the company helps organizations save up to 80% of the cost of hiring equivalent U. S. -based talent.

recruiting • staffing • accounting • offshore recruiting • offshore

2 - 10 employees

💸 Finance

🎯 Recruitment

📋 Description

• Our client is a future-focused private K12 education company. • They currently own and operate one platform school in Chicago with plans to expand into other markets through organic and inorganic growth. • Founded in 2014, the company has successfully established its brand and operations over the past 10 years. • As far as private school companies go, however, they are still young, disruptive, and growth focused. • This presents a unique opportunity to work in a mature and steady industry and for a reputed brand, but at a key inflection point with potential to make a significant impact on internal operations. • The role will report to the Manager of FP&A. • In addition to creating internal value for the organization, being a part of the Bennett team also means that the candidate is at the forefront of innovation in K12 education and making a real difference in delivering value to school communities, teachers, and students. • Responsibilities: • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while maintaining strong internal controls • Oversee daily accounting activities including AP and AR management • Prepare financial statements for annual financial reports and tax filings • Ensure accuracy and timely submission of reports to supervisors • Evaluate account balances and reconcile assigned accounts, ensuring unmatched and unreconciled items are investigated and resolved timely • Prepare journal entries and execute all necessary steps to facilitate a timely close • Generate and distribute invoices • Training and Development cost supported by the team to enhance skillset • Ideal Profile Qualifications:

🎯 Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Accounting and Audit • CPA or equivalent certification preferred • Highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic • Combines problem-solving and innovation skills to effectively address complex technical production challenges • Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) • Comprehensive knowledge of QuickBooks and US GAAP, including general accounting principles and financial statement preparation • Experience with financial and accounting platforms such as Bill.com, Paylocity, Carta, Divvy, and Google Suite