Staff Accountant II

Role Description

Reporting to the Treasury Manager, the staff accountant will have the responsibility to ensure all CIEE Inc, and subsidiaries are reporting accurate and timely bank reconciliations and proper financial records, analyzing their financial transactions, and providing necessary guidelines and support to meet their operational needs. This role will work closely with the team to deliver gold standard services to CIEE stakeholders.

• Prepare account reconciliations in multiple currencies, with a focus on cash & treasury management.
• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Conduct transactional analysis.
• Meet monthly close deadlines to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review appropriate internal controls and monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with review of global bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Assist with training to finance administrative staff at Study Centers to ensure CIEE policies and best practices are followed.
• Assist with study center compliance reporting.
• Assist with study center cash entries and review for accuracy.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations in multiple currencies.
• Assist with maintaining the organization’s accounting policies, practices, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and enforce compliance with Study Centers.
• Assist with documentation preparation and support for the annual audit.
• Serve as a backup and resource to the accounting team.
• Work closely with the Treasury Manager to provide support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Equivalent discipline required.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices and GAAP.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve variances.
• ERP financial software experience required, NetSuite experience a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLookups and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to work independently, research, and problem-solve.
• Excellent attention to details and organizational skills.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Problem Solving) and culture.

Benefits

• 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)