Staff Accountant

We use cookies to provide the best possible experience on our site. If you do not agree to accept these cookies simply close this window. What are cookies and how do we use them? Click Here Continue View All Jobs Company Web Site Make a difference in a sector that matters to us all EAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people—not just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education.   Sign Up For Job Alerts If you are an EAB employee, please use your work email address to sign up or apply. Staff Accountant Location: Washington, D.C. Number: 608734 Job Category: Finance/Accounting Job Department: G&A Job Family: Finance-Group Job Type: Full Time Level: Experienced Apply About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our careers page.   The Role in Brief: Staff Accountant The Staff Accountant will be a part of the accounting team, reporting to the Assistant Controller, and will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records in conformity with US GAAP across a multi-entity organization. This position supports general ledger accounting, including preparing journal entries, reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts, supporting month-end close processes, and audit preparation while ensuring day-to-day accounting integrity. The position is based out of EAB's Washington, DC office. Primary Responsibilities: Perform month-end closing responsibilities including preparing monthly journal entries for various accounts Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and develop action plans and lead resolution on accounts Manage cash-related transactions, including daily banking activity monitoring across multiple entities and currencies Ensure expenses are recognized in the correct period by calculating and reviewing for accruals Oversee the maintenance of fixed and intangible asset schedules Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (US GAAP) and company procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive automation and process improvements Providing analysis and research as needed to ensure accurate financial reporting Maintain detailed documentation of financial transactions and reports for audit purposes Ad-hoc requests and special projects. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. One to two years of business experience with a focus on accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, or auditing is preferred General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Strong analytical and organization skills with high attention to details Ability to independently manage and prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks simultaneously Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLookups, Sumifs, Pivot Tables, etc.). Ideal Qualifications: Progress towa ... (truncated, view full listing at source)