Staff Accountant

Full job description
Position: Staff Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Department: Finance

Location: Remote


Who we are:

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.

Why work with us:

You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:
Paid time off and Parental leave
Gym Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term Long-term Disability
6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental and vision)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our 77-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.
Who you are:

The Staff Accountant will manage various aspects of general accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, oversight and support for international locations, financial reporting, and financial analysis in a multi-currency reporting environment.

What you’ll do:

Review and prepare daily wire payment requests.
Provide support and oversight to international locations.
Provide training to finance staff at international sites to ensure CIEE policies and best practices are followed.
Assist with international location internal control evaluations and audits.
Meet monthly close deadlines to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Weekly processing of employee expense reimbursements in Concur.
Bank reconciliations in both USD and foreign currencies.
Balance sheet account reconciliations; analyze accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare documentation and support the annual audit process.
Backup and support for accounts payable specialist as needed.
Other projects as assigned.
What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will possess:

BS in Accounting or equivalent experience required.
Strong understanding of accounting practices and GAAP.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve variances.
ERP financial software experience required, NetSuite experience a plus.
Intermediate Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables.
Ability to work independently, research, and problem-solve.
Excellent attention to detail is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and external parties from a variety of backgrounds.
CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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