[Remote] Staff Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kaplan is a leading global provider of high-quality educational services, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant to oversee the quality and accuracy of financial statements. The role involves preparing journal entries, performing month-end close procedures, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Responsibilities Preparation and posting of standard/adjusting journal entries Perform month-end close procedures and meet all deadlines Review and analyze revenue reports for accuracy in accordance with GAAP Interact with field personnel to ensure subsidiary ledger and financial statement accuracy Financial statement review including detailed variance analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet statements Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve reconciling items Assist with audit requests and interact with internal/external auditors Ensure proper internal controls are maintained for corporate/field financial processes Perform various high level ad-hoc analyses and complete special requests as assigned by management Other duties as assigned Skills Bachelor's degree; Accounting major 1+ years accounting experience required Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting including: Revenue Recognition, Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Accruals, P&L variances Must be detail oriented Must be proficient in Excel Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to quickly adapt to new business systems/applications Excellent verbal and written communications Oracle experience preferred Benefits Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure) Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities Company Overview Kaplan is a provider of educational services. It is a sub-organization of Graham Holdings. It was founded in 1938, and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is