Staff Accountant (Payables & Expense)

Overview

An organization in the education sector specializing in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and life readiness skills for middle and high school students is seeking a Staff Accountant. The organization provides accessible digital curriculum and resources supporting career exploration, skill development, and industry certification preparation. It is the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, offering over 250 courses aligned to 14 career clusters, along with professional development and virtual instructional services. The organization also incorporates experiential learning through virtual simulations and recently became part of a leading global learning company in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions, including accounts payable verification and classification
• Ensure accurate coding of invoices and expenses to general ledger accounts
• Reconcile vendor accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Post credit card and employee expense transactions to the general ledger
• Capitalize assets and manage depreciation and amortization
• Accrue expenses monthly
• Prepare monthly financial reports on capital expenditures, EBITDA adjustments, and aged payables
• Manage vendor inquiries, W-9 forms, and annual 1099 issuance
• Create weekly pay run proposals for approval
• Initiate wire and ACH payments for approval
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and process documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of general ledger accounting experience
• Accounts payable experience preferred
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite required
• Experience with Concur or similar expense systems preferred
• Accurate management of accounting figures and financial records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 DOE
• Annual performance bonus
• Benefits package included

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Location

This role supports financial operations in a fast-paced environment; specific location details were not provided.