Job Abstract

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will maintain Lakeshore’s general ledger, perform account reconciliations and prepare financial reports. The position also requires assisting with audit preparations and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Applicants should possess a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial-analysis skills. The idea candidate can thrive in... more details

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will maintain Lakeshore’s general ledger, perform account reconciliations and prepare financial reports. The position also requires assisting with audit preparations and performing other accounting duties as assigned. Applicants should possess a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial-analysis skills. The idea candidate can thrive in an ever-changing, growing business where accounting procedures are evolving to support the needs of the business.

A day on the job looks like this:

Reviewing new and modified lease agreements, ensuring monthly journal entries are recorded in compliance with ASC 842 operating leases, managing inputs to lease accounting software and processing all company rent payments
Ensuring the accuracy of journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
Preparing financial reports related to catalogs, employee benefits and leases
Analyzing and developing estimates of monthly expenses, including comparison to budget, prior year and monthly trends
Providing support for annual audits and management requests
Interacting with various departments and operating lease landlords to accurately record expenses, research and investigate variances, and respond to inquiries
Contributing to the improvement and development of new accounting processes and accounting systems such as SAP and FloQast
Guiding and reviewing the work of staff accountants

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
5+ years of experience as an accountant including public accounting
Strong accounting background including experience performing journal and general ledger entries, reconciliations, etc.
Sound understanding of financial accounting concepts and principals including the ability to understand the flow of financial information from transaction to reports
High level of problem-solving skills necessary to maintain effective, efficient, accurate and compliant operations
Superb communication and interpersonal skills?with ability to promote trust and collaboration to build strong relationships
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
Self-motivated and organized with a demonstrated ability to proactively manage and prioritize multiple competing projects simultaneously

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

Salary: $72,000-$95,000 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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