Senior Accountant at Adtalem Global Education

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

88841.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Teamwork, GAAP, SOX Compliance, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Account Analysis, Reconciliation, SEC Filings, Microsoft Office, Detail Orientation, Process Improvement

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Description About Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world. Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Visit Adtalem.com for more information, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. Job Description Opportunity at a Glance The Senior Accountant is responsible for various accounting processes including preparing journal entries, preparing reports, reviewing and analyzing data and preparing financial statements. The Senior Accountant will handle many complex accounting tasks within the department and work as a team player. Responsibilities Prepares monthly revenue and receivable journal entries, including data entry and review. Performs detailed monthly reviews and account analysis of all related revenue and receivable accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepares monthly and quarterly reports to management. Makes recommendations and suggestions for improvements and efficiencies related to the preparation of monthly revenue and receivable journal entries. Responsible for the reconciliation, analysis and problem solving for some of the more complicated processes and accounts in the department. Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statements and various SEC filings. Assists with the accounting and reporting integration of new businesses. Works on special projects and handles other tasks as assigned. Manages policies to ensure accounting for all aspects within accounting and reporting comply with GAAP and SOX and ensure all policies are reviewed and updated. Adheres to internal control/compliance policy procedures and has high consciousness/awareness about the Code of Ethics. Completes other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required 4 or more years of progressive accounting experience Experience with SEC clients preferred Must be a team player with the ability to analyze and assess processes. Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and communication skills required. Must have the ability to facilitate teamwork and cooperation at all levels within the organization and be able to work with limited supervision. Excellent PC skills are needed with proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $49199.33 and $88841.36. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits. Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing journal entries, reports, and financial statements while handling complex accounting tasks. This role involves detailed reviews and analysis of revenue and receivable accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.