Position Summary:

Penn Foster’s Accounting team delivers high quality financial reporting and analysis for key decision-making support for the business and for external reporting compliance requirements. As a key member of the accounting team, the Senior Accountant will partner with the Manager of Tax Compliance to prepare Sales and Use Tax, property tax, and assist with other tax forms. This position will also assist in a new ERP system conversion and other accounting transformation projects. This position will also support the overall month close process, annual financial audits, account reconciliations, and to partner cross-functionally to deliver value and support. We are seeking a bright, high-energy individual looking to make an immediate impact on the business. 

This position reports to the Manager of Tax Compliance but will also take direction occasionally from other team members for month close and year-end audit work. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage, coordinate, and review Sales and Use Tax filing and compliance through Avalara
• Develop, implement, and document Tax compliance processes and improvements
• Support implementation of new ERP system for accounting functions.
• Assist with documenting current accounting procedures and the accounting procedures under the new ERP system.
• Help resolve gaps in the new system.
• Assist with system testing
• Help improve reporting functions with systematic solutions.
• Help develop system improvements for general accounting functions and contract management.
• Support month-end close process, including JE postings, account analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end closings, including preparation of client schedules to support audited financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Assist in monitoring internal controls over financial processes that create GL transactions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years post-undergraduate professional experience.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics or similar).
• Able to work overtime (onsite) on an as needed basis, but specifically in support of month-end closing and year-end audits.
• Honest and ethical, has a professional mindset and demeanor.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently, meet deadlines and take ownership of their work product.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Team player: able to understand corporate goals/objectives and relate them to individual goals and responsibilities.
• Organized self-starter, with a high energy level and desire for professional growth
• Highly organized, detail-oriented nature a must
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work cross-functionally across organization
• Intellectual curiosity with an innate interest in learning and improving.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure
• Composure and confidence to interact with executive team
• High energy, humble team player, strategic and creative thinker, “get it done” attitude

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At Penn Foster we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

About Us:

At Penn Foster, we are dedicated to helping over 300,000 students each year achieve their goals through affordable, accessible, career-focused learning. Our mission has remained the same since 1890: to enhance the lives of our students and clients through the acquisition of skills and credentials that can help them work toward their career and life goals. Together with our extensive partner network of leading employers, community-based organizations, and academic institutions, we close skills gaps and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market. We aim to help businesses thrive by mobilizing their individual workers and energizing communities with opportunities for growth and progress. We are proud to play a role in the success of over 80% percent of our graduates that see improvement within their careers, as they inspire us to keep finding new ways to further our reach and broaden horizons. Join the Penn Foster movement and start working toward a better future today.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive base salary, plus a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, parking & commuter benefits, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.