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Director of Accounting

Employer
K12 Inc.
Location
Herndon, VA, United States
Salary
Competitive
Requisition Number 18-3506
Title Director of Accounting
City Herndon State VA

Description

Director, Accounting

At K12, our mission is to help students reach their full potential through inspired teaching and personalized learning. We believe every student deserves a personalized education, with careful attention to each learner's unique strengths, needs, and interests. With a personalized education, students gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to help them succeed.

Our employees are a critical part of an innovative EdTech company that provides high quality, personalized education opportunities for students across the world. K12 is seeking an experienced Director, Accounting who is driven to make a difference and is a key contributor to our finance team, helping the company reach its goals. You must be an energetic team player who listens and values the opinions of others and a self-starter who effectively prioritizes and works well independently and collaboratively in cross functional teams. Excellent written and oral communication and inter-personal skills are essential. You will be expected to quickly learn and understand processes, keep information highly organized, work efficiently, and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Leadership of the company financial State ments and systems
  • 10Q and 10K reviews
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of financial accounting processes, compliance requirements, systems and reporting
  • Responsible for full-cycle accounting transactions, record keeping and preparation of monthly financials
  • Lead the month-end close process
  • Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Audit and substantiate financial transactions and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger
  • Assist in SOX audit work to ensure corporate compliance
  • Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors
  • Support special projects and ad hoc requests


IS K12
RIGHT FOR YOU?


  • Do you communicate well?
  • Can you build customer confidence?
  • Are you able to tackle problems and take independent action?
  • Is your manner honest and straightforward?
  • Are you able to prioritize and meet deadlines?
  • Do you value others' opinions?

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, finance, or related field
  • 8 + years of accounting, auditing or financial reporting experience
  • Advanced experience with Excel
  • Demonstrate knowledge of general ledger and ERP systems
  • Understand and demonstrate how to perform control checks in ensuring data integrity

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4+ years of management experience in accounting
  • Experience with NetSuite and/or Oracle
  • Experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP system implementation and data conversion
  • CPA preferred
  • MBA preferred


WHO ARE WE?

  • About Us
  • K12 Produces Results
  • Kudos and Honors
  • thinkTANK12


K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  • Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

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