Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Senior Accountant

UWorld, LLC

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant accounting regulations for private companies
  • 3+ years in a Senior Staff Accountant role or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • CPA certification preferred
  • Experience in public accounting is a plus
  • Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Responsibilities

  • Utilize UWorld accounting systems for daily activities including GL, AP, AR, and more
  • Prepare journal entries and conduct reconciliations for month-end close
  • Investigate and resolve general ledger discrepancies
  • Review financial statements to aid in operating reviews and variance analysis
  • Prepare schedules for roll forwards of various accounts
  • Assist in enhancing workflow for timely and quality deliverables
  • Support tax filings and contribute to the annual budget process

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including parental leave and a generous holiday schedule
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with 5% employer matching
  • Opportunities for professional and career development
  • Flexible remote work options for a better work-life balance
  • Daily on-site fitness classes and a vibrant workplace culture
Full Job Description
Due to continued growth, UWorld is looking to add a CPA / Senior Accountant to the Finance and Accounting Team. Central to the accountant's role is a strong understanding of GAAP with the ability to consistently apply critical thinking to the daily work. And in support of UWorld's focus on Excellence and Best Practice, the CPA / Senior Accountant must work collaboratively and collectively with those internal and external to the department.

Job Duties, including but not limited to
  • Uses UWorld accounting systems for daily accounting responsibilities - GL/AP/AR/FA/PR/CASH
  • Support month end close process through timely preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
  • Researches, investigates, and reports issues and corrections related to general ledger transactions
  • Assist in the review of income statement and balance sheet accounts to support monthly operating review and variance analysis to actual and budget
  • Prepares roll forward schedules (i.e., fixed assets, equity, prepaids, deferred revenue)
  • Assist in streamlining processes and improve the quality and timeliness of deliverables
  • Support the team as needed for monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings
  • Support the team in the annual budget process
  • Support the team in the annual external audit in the preparation/provision of Prepared By Client (PBC) requests
  • Run ad hoc reports and account analysis as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills
  • Knowledge of accounting principles (i.e., GAAP), regulatory rules, regulations, and requirements as it pertains to private companies
  • Experience in shared services and consolidated financial reporting
  • Experience required in deadline driven, multi-tasked, and dynamic environment
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite or other comparable programs

Educational Requirements and Experience
  • Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting/Finance/Business
  • 3+ years experience as a Senior Staff Accountant and/or equivalent
  • CPA preferred
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
  • Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours), parental leave, bereavement, and 8 hours of volunteer time
  • A generous paid holiday schedule that includes the entire week of Christmas
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability and pet insurance)
  • 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)
  • Annual professional and career development opportunities available
  • Relaxed work environment that offers flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week
  • Social Committee that offers an inclusive environment to get to know coworkers in a fun way
  • Daily on-site group fitness classes


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