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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst

Chicago

About Us: We deliver the most advanced and flexible learning experience for certification, credentialing, test prep, continuing education, and training. Our cloud-based learning platform helps training organizations, associations and the extended enterprise deliver a highly engaging and effective learning experience for individuals looking to advance their careers. We incorporate the latest in learner-centered technology, including personalization, gamification, data science, usability and omni-channel delivery.

BenchPrep is looking for a hardworking, ambitious Staff/Senior Accountant to support its growing operations. This position will report to the Controller. This role is remote.

About the role:

Within the Accounting function at BenchPrep, you will play a pivotal role in our finance team. Your focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, analyzing data, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements, supporting our financial health and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and Billing.
• Analyze and review company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments and reporting to these departments as necessary.
• Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies.
• Review general ledger accounts and make all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals.
• Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis.
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Prepare year-end schedules for the annual tax returns.
• Look for ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years (Staff Accountant), or 5-8 years (Sr Accountant) in accounting or auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
• Team player with a positive attitude towards contributing and learning.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Self-starter, quick learner, and ability to multitask on a regular basis.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline driven.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership on issues and following through to completion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, etc.) strongly preferred.

Skills and experiences we value:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, etc.) strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary $65,000-$85,000 dependent on market.
• Medical and ancillary benefits.
• Potential for yearly bonus.
• Stipends for work-from-home expenses.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Remote work.

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000, based on Chicago market data.

Life at BenchPrep:

We work hard, celebrate our people, and offer $1,200 annually for skill development. BenchPrep was named to Inc. Best Workplaces of 2024 and Crains Best Places to Work in Chicago.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

BenchPrep is a federal contractor; compensation is governed by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

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