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American Public University System
  • Position Number: 1229062
  • Location: Charles Town, WV
  • Position Type: Business - Accounting


Senior Accountant

Requisition Number: 18-0066
Location: Charles Town, WV

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  • Reports To: Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting
  • Department: Finance - General
  • Office Location: Charles Town, WV
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Date Posted: May 24, 2018
  • Date Closing: Open Until Filled

    Synopsis of Role:

    The Senior Accountant provides support to the associate vice president, assistant controller - financial reporting and accounting team through completing a variety of accounting tasks including: general ledger accountability, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial modeling, various regulatory reports and other special projects as assigned.

    Essential Functions:

  • Assists with preparation of monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
  • Supports month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Analyzes financial information and summarizes results.
  • Reviews bank statements and completes reconciliations.
  • Researches and reconciles various accounts and discrepancies.
  • Assists in preparation of the statement of cash flow and various financial files to support the 10-K and 10-Q processes.
  • Completes various monthly and quarterly work-papers for various investments, related party transactions, and shared services allocations.
  • Assists with the equity incentive plan administration and accounting.
  • Prepares and assists with the board of director's financial statement package.
  • Assists the assistant controller and controller with preparation of accurate accounting policies, technical accounting memos, standard operating procedures, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) narratives.
  • Interacts with American Public Education Inc. (APEI), American Public University System (APUS), and Hondros NES staff, and various teams, at all levels as required, to meet strategic objectives.
  • Stays abreast of regulatory changes within finance and accounting.
  • Works with internal and external auditors as needed.
  • Completes special projects as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • Standard office environment in Charles Town, WV.



    Requirements:
    Required Skills:

    Ability to interact with staff in a positive and professional manner.

    Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

    Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.

    Excellent attention to detail.

    Ability to creatively solve problems in a changing environment.

    Advanced skills with MS Office Suite.

    Ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude.

    Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    Required Experience:

    Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required, Masters degree a plus.

    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification required.

    Minimum of four years accounting experience.



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