Senior Accountant

About this role

Position Summary:
Penn Foster’s Accounting team delivers high quality financial reporting and analysis for key decision-making support for the business and for external reporting compliance requirements. Members serve as ambassadors to business leaders in delivering timely and accurate financial data. As a key member of the accounting team, the Senior Accountant will assist with all aspects of revenue accounting and analysis including our business to consumer (B2C) customers across all entities. This role will also assist the Accounting Senior Manager with financial reporting, compliance requests, audits, account reconciliation, researching technical accounting issues, and enhancing accounting practices. We are seeking a bright, high-energy individual looking to make an immediate impact on the business.


Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports and analyses in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Assist with B2C revenue monthly calculations
• Prepare journal entries and variance analysis in the monthly and annual financial close process
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records
• Collaborate with supervisor and team members to address financial inquiries
• Assist with Interim and Year End Audits
• Support special projects or other ad hoc analysis as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Public accounting experience is required
• 4 or more years of experience in an accounting role. Public accounting experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel and accounting software (e.g. Dynamics 365, Netsuite, AS400)
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation tools to drive process improvements and innovation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively
• Excell...