Job Overview
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Accounting
Date Posted
April 4, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Staff Accountant will report to the Supervisor of Accounting Operations and oversee the quality and accuracy of financial statements for Kaplan, Inc, a leading global provider of educational services, ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting financial integrity across the organization.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and posting standard and adjusting journal entries, performing month-end close procedures, reviewing revenue reports for accuracy, reconciling balance sheet accounts, conducting variance analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet statements, assisting with audit requests, and maintaining proper internal controls for corporate and field financial processes.
- • The role operates within Kaplan’s Accounting team, collaborating with team leaders and field personnel to achieve financial goals and deliverables, supporting the company’s mission through accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- • The position offers opportunities to deepen expertise in GAAP, financial systems, audit processes, and financial analysis, while developing skills in Excel, Oracle, and cross-functional communication, contributing to professional growth in corporate accounting.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- • 1+ years of accounting experience
- • Strong knowledge of GAAP, including revenue recognition, inventory, accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts, accruals, and P&L variances
- • Proficiency in Excel
- • Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapt to new systems, and assist with audit processes
- • Oracle experience preferred
🏖️ Benefits
- • Remote work option providing flexible work/life balance
- • Comprehensive retirement plan with automatic enrollment in the Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
- • Gift of Knowledge Program offering tuition assistance and discounts for employees and close family members
- • Comprehensive health benefits with eligibility starting on day 1 of employment
- • Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, one volunteer day, and one diversity and inclusion day
Skills & Technologies
About Kaplan, Inc
Kaplan, Inc. is an international education and training company offering test preparation, professional licensing and continuing education, English-language instruction, higher-education programs, and corporate learning solutions. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kaplan delivers live and online courses, self-study materials, and credentialing programs across markets including test prep (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT/NCLEX), professional finance and certification training, language schools, and university pathway and degree programs.
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