Senior Accountant

2U partners with leading colleges and universities to deliver the world’s best online degree programs. Our Platform, a fusion services and technology, enables schools to attract, enroll, educate, support and graduate students around the world. Our company culture is united by our No Back Row® philosophy; the idea that when we each lean in and do our part, we are better individually and collectively.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join and help grow our team of outstanding professionals. The ideal candidate must be able to balance delivering exceptional performance in a fun, energetic and entrepreneurial environment. The Staff Accountant must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing environments and priorities.

• Assist the Accounting team with the day-to-day operations by interfacing with individuals within and outside of the business to ensure proper treatment of accounting transactions
• Review expense reports and supplier invoices to ensure proper coding to the general ledger, specifically as it relates to capitalized assets
• Prepare monthly accruals and fixed assets registration & reconciliation
• Assist with monthly and quarter-end close, including but not limited to journal entries, reconciliations and G/L variance analysis
• Interact with external audit team as needed
• Assist in the preparation of financial statement footnotes
• Assist in documentation, performance and monitoring of financial internal controls
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects where needed

Things That Should Be in Your Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferred
• 4-5 years of accounting-related experience
• CPA candidate

Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to multi-task
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Proficiency with Excel
• Team-oriented person who can focus on the details