IT Desk Analyst - Job 30 9/11/2026, 6:56:37 AM

Role overview

This is a remote Staff or Senior Accountant position supporting the finance team at a cloud-based learning platform company that serves certification, credentialing, test prep, and continuing education organizations. Reporting to the Controller, the role covers the full accounting cycle along with reporting, budgeting, and process improvement. It suits a detail-oriented professional who can communicate financial information clearly across the business.

Responsibilities

- Manage core accounting activities including account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing - Review company expenditures to confirm proper allocation across departments and report back as needed - Ensure transactions follow GAAP and internal policies, including correct revenue recognition treatment on billing transactions - Review general ledger accounts and post monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals - Assist in building financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, changes in financial position) and producing budget variance analysis - Help design and prepare budgets for management review - Prepare year-end schedules for annual tax returns - Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and procedures

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred - 3–5 years of accounting or auditing experience for Staff level, or 5–8 years for Senior level; public accounting background preferred - Thorough knowledge of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information across the organization - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Self-starter with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite, Intacct, or QuickBooks strongly preferred

Benefits and work setup

- Fully remote position - Salary range of $65,000–$85,000 USD, set based on Chicago market data - Medical and ancillary benefits, potential for annual bonus, work-from-home stipend, and flexible paid time off - Annual $1,200 professional development stipend