WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Job Description:
To become an integral part of the Finance team by reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and managing the Blackline software. The position is a senior position and requires analytical skills and comfort with a computer. This position will work closely with all other WorldStrides accountants.
Responsibilities:
- Review Balance Sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
- Review Blackline software to ensure all reconciliations for the month are completed by the deadline.
- Perform monthly maintenance on the Blackline system.
- Work with other WorldStrides accountants to ensure uniformity of reconciliations.
- Perform month end close duties, including journal entries
- Participate in month-end close
- Variance analyses as needed
- Ad hoc excel spreadsheet preparation
- Assist Supervisor in all assignments, making sure that all members of the Finance Department have the proper resources and support
- Serve on committees as requested
- Work extended hours during busy season or on special projects as needed
- Facilitate and/or perform training of staff members as requested
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
- Foster communication within the department, with other departments and with management
- Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures to serve as an effective staff member
- Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism
- Seek out and participate in internal and external programs that facilitate personal and professional growth
- Identify and discuss professional growth goals with manager
- Write and deliver self-performance appraisal to manager on a quarterly basis
Qualifications:
- BA or BS in Accounting required
- Three to five years of previous accounting experience required.
- Must have superior analytical and organizational skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Netsuite and/or Blackline software knowledge is a plus.
- Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills (in English).
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks at once and meet stringent month-end deadlines.
- Self-motivated, needs little direct supervision, and ability to work under pressure.
Work Perks:
- Fun & driven environment.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
- +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
- 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
- Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
- Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
- Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
- Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
- Fitness opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid statutory parental leave.
WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas.
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What We Do
WorldStrides provides educational travel and experiences to more than 530,000 students a year. Founded in 1967 by a middle school social studies teacher from Chicago, the company has since grown to become a leader in experiential learning for students of all ages throughout their lifetime learning journey. In addition to domestic and international travel and study abroad programs, WorldStrides offerings include performing arts, sports, language immersion, career exploration, and service-learning. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.
Our global team is 1,500+ strong, united by a passion for what we do. We work with students, parents, and teachers, and behind the scenes too, to deliver experiences that transform lives. Let's get out there - together!
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