Staff Accountant

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. Members serve as ambassadors to business leaders in delivering timely and accurate financial data. As a key member of the accounting team, the staff accountant will assist with all aspects of revenue accounting and analysis including our business to consumer (B2C) and business to business (B2B) customers across all entities. This role will also assist the Accounting Manager with financial reporting, compliance requests, audits, account reconciliation, researching technical accounting issues, and enhancing accounting practices. We are seeking a bright, high-energy individual looking to make an immediate impact on the business.

Essential Job Functions: 
•    Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports and analyses in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
•    Prepare journal entries and variance analysis in the monthly and annual financial close process 
•    Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records
•    Collaborate with supervisor and team members to address financial inquiries
•    Support special projects or other ad hoc analysis as needed

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. CPA certification is a plus
•    2 or more years of experience in an accounting role. Public accounting experience is a plus
•    Proficiency in Microsoft excel and accounting software (e.g. Dynamics 365, Netsuite, AS400)
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings effectively
•    Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
•    Commitment to meet internal and external deadlines
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future.  Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building diverse teams – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.  

What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, and free access to our online programs.

This position is fully remote in PA, FL, GA, IL, IN, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, AL, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, NH, OH, OK, VA, AZ, CO, MN, NJ, NY only.