Accountant

Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education. We build market-leading, online college credit and test-preparation solutions that help working adults earn their degrees, advance their careers, and achieve economic mobility. Recognized by Fast Company and GSV 150 as one of the world’s most innovative education companies, we are also at the forefront of AI-first learning, combining artificial intelligence with the latest learning science to improve access and outcomes at scale.

Our product is our impact. Through our Keys to College and Keys to the Classroom initiatives, we have saved students over $700 million in tuition and enabled hundreds of thousands of learners to pursue and succeed in careers across nursing, teaching, counseling, business, and other high-demand fields. We are deeply focused on measurable outcomes and building products that create meaningful, lasting change in people’s lives.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support key accounting functions including revenue accounting, monthly close, financial statement preparation, and payroll accounting. This role will also support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and timely insights for leadership.

This role is based in our Mountain View, CA office and is hybrid in office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Key Responsibilities:

Revenue & General Ledger

• Prepare revenue entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.

Financial Statements & Reporting

• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related schedules.
• Support reporting accuracy, including variance analysis and explanation of key drivers.
• Assist with management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis.

Payroll Accounting

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations (wages, taxes, benefits, PTO, bonuses).
• Ensure payroll-related liabilities are accurately recorded and supported.
• Partner with HR and payroll providers to resolve discrepancies and support audit/compliance requests.

Sales Tax (Refunds & Exemptions)

• Prepare and submit sales tax refund requests; track status and reconcile refunds when received.
• Review, process, and maintain sales tax exemption certificates; ensure proper documentation and retention.
• Coordinate with internal teams and customers/vendors to resolve sales tax questions and support compliance.

AP/AR Support (As Needed)

• Provide backup support for AP activities such as invoice coding, vendor reconciliations, and payment support during peak periods or coverage needs.
• Provide backup support for AR activities such as invoicing assistance, cash application support, and customer account research as needed.
• Assist with resolving vendor/customer inquiries when required.

Controls, Audit, and Process Improvement

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to requests.
• Help document and improve accounting processes, controls, and procedures.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements and integrations (ERP/accounting tools).

AI-First Tools & Innovation

• Leverage AI-powered tools and automation to streamline accounting workflows, including close processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and machine learning tools to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy across accounting functions.
• Stay current on emerging AI tools relevant to accounting and finance, and champion their adoption within the team.
• Partner with finance and technology stakeholders to evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-driven solutions (e.g., automated data extraction, anomaly detection, intelligent reconciliation).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience (industry and/or public accounting).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation; experience with revenue accounting and payroll accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks); familiarity with AP/AR and sales tax processes is a plus.
• Comfortable using AI-first tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or accounting-focused AI platforms) to improve productivity and workflow efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.

The salary range for this position is $102,000-$115,000 per year. Pay is dependent upon factors including skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

At Study.com, we know that strong communities are built on the power of our diversity, and we respect and strive to understand for the diverse identities, race, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives of our team members. Our work and company culture have been consistently recognized, including:

• Inc. Best Place to Work
• Fortune Great Places to Work – Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
• Golden Bridge Awards – Gold Winner, Corporate Social Responsibility
• San Francisco Business Times & Silicon Valley Business Journal – Best Places to Work

Study.com provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements.

Study.com complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Additionally, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with applicable state and local laws.