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Join our team as a Staff Accountant, Fixed Assets, where you will engage in fixed asset accounting for domestic and international business units, contributing to financial reporting and audits.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing monthly close processes related to fixed assets, preparing cash flow reports, and supporting audit requests while ensuring compliance with SOX controls.

Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting principles (GAAP), advanced Excel skills, and prior experience with fixed asset management systems are required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1-2 years of relevant experience are preferred; CPA certification is a plus.

Location: This position is based in the United States and may require occasional travel.

Compensation: $54500 - $81900 / Annually

We are seeking a Staff Accountant, Fixed Assets to join our accounting team. This position will report to the Associate Manager, Fixed Assets. The Staff Accountant works on fixed asset accounting across multiple domestic and international business units. The ideal candidate for this role will have proficiency in accounting, some experience with fixed assets and related management systems, and an analytical mindset. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner with a strong work ethic, and ready to make a significant impact in a highly dynamic environment. We are committed to the professional growth and development of our team members and are excited to offer opportunities to participate in and contribute to ongoing transformational business initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works on monthly close related to fixed assets, including journal entries for depreciation, WIP, and impairments.
• Assists with monthly and quarterly roll forward schedules and variance analyses.
• Gathers and maintains information on work-in-progress assets, including internally developed software, asset impairments, and asset retirement obligation balances.
• Helps to prepare monthly cash flow deliverables and various ad hoc reports.
• Generates fixed asset accounting inputs to SEC and other regulatory filings.
• Assists with requests related to internal and external audits and tax filings.
• Helps maintain fixed asset policy documentation.
• Performs and documents SOX controls for fixed assets.
• Reviews existing processes identifies opportunities for improvement and helps to implement approved changes.

Job Skills

• Experience with Peoplesoft asset management system preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Familiarity with internal control concepts and processes related to fixed assets.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and fulfill responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills using advanced formulas in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Work Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with full-cycle fixed asset accounting.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution.

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• CPA preferred but not required.

Other

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%). 
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered. 
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$54,500.00 - $81,900.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.