Financial Analyst

Location : Remote

Work anywhere in the US, must live in the US

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have strong accounting skills and enjoy working for a growing company? We're looking for someone who can help take our finance team to the next level!

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join our accounting team! This position will be responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, payroll processing, system administration, and supporting various financial operations. You will work closely with our accounting software systems (NetSuite, FloQast, Paylocity) and collaborate across teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This is the ideal role for someone who prioritizes accuracy and efficiency, has strong Excel skills, and values robust internal controls.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A leader in online education, Continu ed is composed of passionate individuals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience that enhances the lives and careers of the professionals we serve. We are fast-paced, nimble, and laugh a lot. We all work from home offices in various locations across the country. We are dynamic, engaged, highly motivated, and highly skilled. We are passionate about our work and our professions and we’re looking for another team member to join our cause. We are certified as a great workplace, ranked #74 in Fortune’s 2024 Best Small & Medium Workplaces for Millennials, ranked #57 in Fortune's 2024 Best Medium Workplaces and ranked #12 in Fortune's 2024 top 25 Small & Medium Workplaces for Women by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. Learn more about us at continued.com and parent company lacallegroup.com.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Though we are virtual and scattered across the country, we communicate frequently, have a tight-knit team, and support each other across roles and projects. We are driven by endless curiosity, a love of learning, and a desire to solve problems.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Full-time W2 position, work core U.S. business hours in your time zone

Work from your home office

Company-provided MacBook, internet stipend, etc

Must have the ability to fulfill the job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations

Must be located in the United States and be legally eligible to work for us

Travel is required for an all-company meeting, and may be required once or twice per year for team meetings

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision group health insurance, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, and more

We offer 21 days of flexible paid time off per year (increases with tenure) as well as your birthday and holidays (you may substitute any of the standard holidays for another public holiday such as bank / school or other regional or religious holidays)

We offer a 401k match, professional development, charitable gift matching, robust wellness programs, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare all monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis and maintain strong controls and sufficiently detailed supporting documentation.

Prepare monthly payroll and related journal entries to support monthly financial close process.

Serve as system administrator in FloQast close management system. Meet with vendor quarterly to review new releases and make recommendations for use cases to the team.

Support treasury operations by collaborating with banking partner and preparing weekly cash reporting for ownership.

Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing in Paylocity.

Support accounting team with creating customer invoices, processing and posting payments, and interacting with customers via email.

Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, procedures and accounting assumptions, particularly related to the balance sheet. Recommend and assist in process improvements to improve internal controls.

Participate in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new software solutions and systems.

Work on projects and support other areas of the finance team as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting

3+ years accounting experience

Strong understanding of GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to remain flexible in a constantly changing environment, while demonstrating strong planning and prioritization skills

Tech-savvy, comfortable navigating various systems, including AI tools

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a team-oriented mentality is a must

NetSuite General Ledger experience preferred

TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, we’d love to hear about : 1) a challenging accounting issue you faced and how you resolved it; and 2) a project achievement you are particularly proud of and why AND / OR something you’ve learned recently.

Employment Type : Full Time

Years Experience : 3 - 5 years

Salary : $65,000 - $67,000 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No