Senior Accountant at 95 PERCENT GROUP LLC

United States

$90k - $100k

<div><p data-pasted="true"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Summary:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Primarily responsible for the company&rsquo;s day-to-day accounting activities including account reconciliations, posting required journal entries, bank reconciliations, filing sales and use tax returns, managing deferred revenue, and generating financial statements.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">This position also provides support to management in identifying opportunities for savings and revenue growth. A variety of financial and sales support projects are also handled by this position, as assigned by the Controller.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">The Senior Accountant is the primary accountant for the organization.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Reconcile balance sheet accounts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Reconcile all bank accounts</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Prepare required journal entries</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Calculate, prepare, and file sales tax returns in a variety of states</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Register the company in states where the company develops nexus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Generate financial statements and identify/investigate unusual variances</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Prepare supplemental monthly financial reports</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Maintain Advanced Revenue Management module to ensure deferred revenue is booked correctly</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Cross-train with others in the accounting department and assist in other areas when deemed necessary</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Accountabilities:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Sales tax filings are accurate and timely</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Financial statements are presented free from error and are timely</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Payroll is processed with a keen attention to detail</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; 5-7 Years of accounting experience</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Experience with NetSuite is a plus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Strong interpersonal skills</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Ability to anticipate and solve problems</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Strong motivation, high energy and ability to work independently or with a team</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&bull; Ability to multi-task&nbsp;</span></p><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Benefits:&nbsp;</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">We offer hybrid and fully remote roles depending on the position and where candidates live</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Laptop and any necessary equipment to perform the duties required</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Monthly technology stipend</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Professional development support - tuition reimbursement program</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">BCBS Medical and Vision with employee premiums</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">FREE Dental</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">FREE basic life insurance policy and short and long-term disability programs</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">401k with generous company match and immediate vesting</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">PTO policy that startsaccruingupon hire up to a maximum level based on tenure and does not expire</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">9 Holidays, 3 Floaters and a 4-day Winter Closure between Christmas and New Year</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">1 Paid Volunteer Day annually</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Donate a PTO Day program for colleagues in need</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave after 12-months of employment for birth,adoptionor foster placement&nbsp;</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Discretionary Bonus Eligible</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Company Description:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group&#39;s comprehensive</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">for on-site training as well as through online training.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">95 Percent Group has a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">the company&#39;s mission. The organization has hired top talent from inside and outside the industry,</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">creating a strong opportunity to join a company positioned for continued significant growth. An added</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">plus is knowing that the work done every day is making a significant difference in children&#39;s lives. Come</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">an impact.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.</span></p></div>