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Adtalem Global Education

Senior Accountant

Adtalem Global Education, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Adtalem Global Education is hiring a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for various accounting processes including preparing journal entries, preparing reports, reviewing and analyzing data and preparing financial statements. The Senior Accountant will handle many complex accounting tasks within the department and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Prepares monthly revenue and receivable journal entries, including data entry and review.

Performs detailed monthly reviews and account analysis of all related revenue and receivable accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Prepares monthly and quarterly reports to management.

Makes recommendations and suggestions for improvements and efficiencies related to the preparation of monthly revenue and receivable journal entries.

Responsible for the reconciliation, analysis and problem solving for some of the more complicated processes and accounts in the department.

Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and various SEC filings.

Assists with the accounting and reporting integration of new businesses.

Works on special projects and handles other tasks as assigned.

Manages policies to ensure accounting for all aspects within accounting and reporting comply with GAAP and SOX and ensure all policies are reviewed and updated.

Adheres to internal control/compliance policy procedures and has high consciousness/awareness about the Code of Ethics.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

4 or more years of progressive accounting experience

Experience with SEC clients preferred

Must be a team player with the ability to analyze and assess processes.

Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and communication skills required.

Must have the ability to facilitate teamwork and cooperation at all levels within the organization and be able to work with limited supervision.

Excellent PC skills are needed with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49,199.33 and $88,841.36. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match

Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

12 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Job Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Education Management

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