Role Description Within the Accounting function at BenchPrep, you'll play a pivotal role in our finance team. Your focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, analyzing data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements, supporting our financial health and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, along with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively across the organization. Proactivity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement are also essential. - Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and Billing - Analysis and review of company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments, and reporting to these departments as necessary - Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures - Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies - Review general ledger accounts and making all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals - Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis - Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management - Prepare year-end schedules for the annual tax returns - Look for ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred - 3-5 years (Staff Accountant), or 5-8 (Sr Accountant) years in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred - Team player with a positive attitude towards contributing and learning - Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition - Strong verbal/written communication skills - Excellent analytical and problem solving skills - Ability to work well independently and in a team environment - Self starter, quick learner, and ability to multitask on a regular basis - Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline driven - Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment - Strong sense of ownership on issues and following through to completion - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Experience working in accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, etc.) strongly preferred Benefits - Medical and ancillary benefits - Potential for yearly bonus - Stipends for work-from-home expenses - Flexible paid time off (our version of unlimited PTO) - Annual professional development stipend dollars - Competitive base salary Company Description We deliver the most advanced and flexible learning experience for certification, credentialing, test prep, continuing education, and training. Our cloud-based learning platform helps training organizations, associations and the extended enterprise deliver a highly engaging and effective learning experience for individuals looking to advance their careers. We incorporate the latest in learner-centered technology, including personalization, gamification, data science, usability and omni-channel delivery. We’re committed to helping people learn better, and that starts with our own people. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. At BenchPrep, we pride ourselves on offering a great total rewards package to each employee, including a competitive base salary. The salary range for this position is between $65,000-$85,000, and is set based on Chicago market data.