Staff Accountant
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about accounting Adtalem Global Education is looking for a Staff Accountant to play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse accounting functions and support business operations across multiple locations.
What Youll Do
- Perform monthly general ledger closing activities to ensure accurate balances and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
- Generate monthly financial reports for business operations and field locations.
- Prepare and analyze assigned general ledger accounts research unusual activity and recommend corrections or adjustments.
- Create and maintain supporting documentation for account analysis.
- Prepare accrual journal entries and enter inter-company rent for all Adtalem Global Education locations.
- Conduct analytical reviews of rent expense explain fluctuations and ensure prepaid rent accounts are accurately recorded.
- Maintain detailed prepaid rent analysis and efficient records for rent and other accounting expenses.
- Provide and maintain reporting for field operations international divisions and directors for forecasting budgeting and business planning (e.g. Lawson Reports International Revenue and Accounts Receivable for CCE and CPE divisions).
- Prepare month-end closing journal entries for international operations and Becker divisions; analyze variances against budget and resolve issues.
- Ensure Purchase Card activity is coded correctly for all divisions; review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and timely payment.
- Adhere to GAAP SOX compliance internal controls and Code of Ethics.
- Maintain schedules for wire transfers charge-backs and NSF transactions; forward information to appropriate parties.
- Complete other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.
Qualifications :
- Education
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- CPA preferred
- MBA or other graduate degree preferred
- Experience
- At least 2 years of accounting or related financial experience
- Skills
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skillsboth oral and written
- Advanced PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $42661.58 and $75065.24. 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. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health dental vision life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit:
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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
At Adtalem Global Education, we seek to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem is a leading healthcare educator that partners with organizations to proactively address future workforce needs a ... View more
