Senior Accountant

Who you are

You are a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a strong background in accounting. You thrive in an energetic and entrepreneurial environment, balancing exceptional performance with a collaborative spirit. Your experience includes managing daily accounting operations and participating in the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.

You have a keen eye for detail and are skilled in preparing journal entries, profit and loss statements, and balance sheet reconciliations. Your ability to work closely with operations teams on Accounts Receivable and Deferred Revenue management sets you apart. You are adept at identifying trends and issues, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Your experience includes preparing audit schedules and collaborating with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits. You are comfortable handling special projects and miscellaneous departmental duties, showcasing your versatility and commitment to the team's success.

Desirable

Experience with financial software and tools is a plus, as is familiarity with the education sector. You are proactive in seeking solutions and continuously improving processes within the accounting department.

What you'll do

As a Senior Accountant at 2U, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the daily operations of the accounting department. You will assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, preparing journal entries and conducting profit and loss reviews. Your responsibilities will include maintaining balance sheet schedules associated with the Order-to-Cash process, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting.

You will work closely with the operations team to manage Accounts Receivable and Deferred Revenue, identifying trends and issues that may impact financial performance. Your analytical skills will be essential in supporting reporting efforts, including preparing quarterly and annual reporting packages that provide insights into the company's financial health.

In addition, you will prepare audit schedules and collaborate with auditors to ensure the completion of a timely audit. Your ability to handle special projects and other miscellaneous departmental duties will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting team.

What we offer

At 2U, we are committed to making learning limitless and providing a supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to delivering world-class higher education at scale. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Join us in our mission to transform lives through education, and be part of a company that is making a significant impact in the higher education landscape. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.