Full-Time Accountant
Job Description
At WorldStrides, we are a collection of passionate people with different backgrounds and interests. We share a belief that travel changes people’s lives, no matter where they are on their learning journey. It takes the combined effort of approximately 1,500 Full Time and 1,600 Seasonal employees in more than 70 offices around the world, to make it happen!
Objective:
To become integral part of Finance team by assisting in month-end and year-end closes, creating timely and accurate financial reports and statements, providing variance analyses and serving as a resource for accounting questions to management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary Functions:
Participate in month-end close process
Prepare journal entries
Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
Fixed assets record management
Variance analyses as needed
Ad hoc excel spreadsheet preparation
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist Supervisor in all assignments, making sure that all members of the Finance Department have the proper resources and support
Serve on committees as requested
Work extended hours during busy season or on special projects as needed
Additional responsibilities may be assigned
Standard Department Member Responsibilities:
Facilitate and/or perform training of staff members as requested
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
Foster communication within the department, with other departments and with management
Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures so as to serve as an effective staff member
Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism
Seek out and participate in internal and external programs that facilitate personal and professional growth
Identify and discuss professional growth goals with manager
Write and deliver self-performance appraisal to manager on a bi-annual basis
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or BS in Accounting required. One to two years of previous accounting experience preferred. Must have superior analytical and organizational skills. Advanced excel skills is a must and working knowledge of other Microsoft applications such as Access and PowerPoint is a plus. Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks at once and meet stringent month-end deadlines.
WorldStrides is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Go to our website at https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=WORLDSTRIDES&cws=37&rid=1635 to apply to this position with WorldStrides. You will create a login, upload your resume and cover letter, and answer a few questions. That’s it! Thank you for considering us as your next employer.826 total views, 0 today