Accountant (HQ0130)

Adtalem Global Education

Accountant (HQ0130)

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Are you detail-oriented and passionate about accounting? Adtalem Global Education is looking for a Staff Accountant to play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse accounting functions and support business operations across multiple locations.

    What You’ll Do

    • Perform monthly general ledger closing activities to ensure accurate balances and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
    • Generate monthly financial reports for business operations and field locations.
    • Prepare and analyze assigned general ledger accounts, research unusual activity, and recommend corrections or adjustments.
    • Create and maintain supporting documentation for account analysis.
    • Prepare accrual journal entries and enter inter-company rent for all Adtalem Global Education locations.
    • Conduct analytical reviews of rent expense, explain fluctuations, and ensure prepaid rent accounts are accurately recorded.
    • Maintain detailed prepaid rent analysis and efficient records for rent and other accounting expenses.
    • Provide and maintain reporting for field operations, international divisions, and directors for forecasting, budgeting, and business planning (e.g., Lawson Reports, International Revenue, and Accounts Receivable for CCE and CPE divisions).
    • Prepare month-end closing journal entries for international operations and Becker divisions; analyze variances against budget and resolve issues.
    • Ensure Purchase Card activity is coded correctly for all divisions; review Accounts Payable invoices for accuracy and timely payment.
    • Adhere to GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, and Code of Ethics.
    • Maintain schedules for wire transfers, charge-backs, and NSF transactions; forward information to appropriate parties.
    • Complete other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Education * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration * CPA preferred * MBA or other graduate degree preferred
    • Experience * At least 2 years of accounting or related financial experience
    • Skills * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities * Excellent communication skills—both oral and written * Advanced PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products

    Additional Information

    _In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $42,661.58 and $75,065.24. 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

  • Industry
    Education