Senior accountant

Summary:

Primarily responsible for the company’s day-to-day accounting activities including account reconciliations, posting required journal entries, bank reconciliations, filing sales and use tax returns, managing deferred revenue, and generating financial statements.

This position also provides support to management in identifying opportunities for savings and revenue growth. A variety of financial and sales support projects are also handled by this position, as assigned by the Controller.

The Senior Accountant is the primary accountant for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Reconcile all bank accounts
• Prepare required journal entries
• Calculate, prepare, and file sales tax returns in a variety of states
• Register the company in states where the company develops nexus
• Generate financial statements and identify/investigate unusual variances
• Prepare supplemental monthly financial reports
• Maintain Advanced Revenue Management module to ensure deferred revenue is booked correctly
• Cross-train with others in the accounting department and assist in other areas when deemed necessary

Accountabilities:

• Sales tax filings are accurate and timely
• Financial statements are presented free from error and are timely
• Payroll is processed with a keen attention to detail

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred
• 5-7 Years of accounting experience
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Strong motivation, high energy and ability to work independently or with a team
• Ability to multi-task

Benefits:

• We offer hybrid and fully remote roles depending on the position and where candidates live
• Laptop and any necessary equipment to perform the duties required
• Monthly technology stipend
• Professional development support - tuition reimbursement program
• BCBS Medical and Vision with employee premiums
• FREE Dental
• FREE basic life insurance policy and short and long-term disability programs
• 401k with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO policy that starts accruing upon hire up to a maximum level based on tenure and does not expire
• 9 Holidays, 3 Floaters and a 4-day Winter Closure between Christmas and New Year
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day annually
• Donate a PTO Day program for colleagues in need
• 3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave after 12-months of employment for birth, adoption or foster placement
• Discretionary Bonus Eligible

Company Description:

95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group's comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.

The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training.

95 Percent Group has a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about the company's mission. The organization has hired top talent from inside and outside the industry, creating a strong opportunity to join a company positioned for continued significant growth. An added plus is knowing that the work done every day is making a significant difference in children's lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact.

95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.