Staff Accountant
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About APEX International Education Partners
Established in 2011 APEX International Education Partners helps U.S. secondary schools recruit and support international students promoting diversity and cultural awareness. We provide international students with the support needed to thrive academically socially and culturally while studying in the U.S.
Our portfolio includes private day schools across the U.S. a dormitory in Connecticut and host families who ensure the well-being and success of students. We are committed to guiding students through both their academic and social experiences ensuring a seamless integration into American culture.
About the Role
The Staff Accountant is a key member of our Homestay & Dormitory Program working directly with our Company Controller (CPA). This role involves a blend of daily accounting tasks financial analysis and support for strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Calculate and process monthly/ad-hoc ACH stipend payments to host families.
- Support annual financial audits and tax preparation alongside the Controller.
- Maintain daily bookkeeping and general ledger in QuickBooks.
- Perform account reconciliations and manage company checkbooks.
- Handle Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP).
- Provide financial analysis for new company initiatives acquisitions or property projects.
- Review edit and manage contracts through Adobe Sign.
- Complete additional accounting assignments as directed by the Controller.
Qualifications
- Experience: 13 years required (3 years a plus).
- Education: BS/BA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Professional Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability.
- Effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Professional phone presence and customer service mindset.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Persistent detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
- Other Requirements:
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) on-site at our Derby CT headquarters.
- Flexibility to work overtime on weekdays when needed.
- English fluency (reading writing speaking) required; Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus.
- Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $50000-$60000 per year (DOE)
- Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance 401(k) participation and matching after 1 year Paid Time Off (Vacation Sick and Personal) Paid Company Holidays.
- Why Join APEX
At APEX youll have the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference in the lives of international students. We offer competitive pay comprehensive benefits and the chance to contribute to a dynamic and growing company.
APEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
About Company
Our teams are dedicated to recruiting and providing education and homestay programs for international students. Expand your global horizons with us today!
