Data Engineer

Role overview

This is a fully remote accounting role on the finance team of a cloud-based learning platform serving certification, credentialing, test prep, and continuing-education providers. Reporting to the Controller, the position maintains accurate financial records, supports budgeting and forecasting, and helps drive audit and process-improvement work.

• Run core accounting operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing.
• Analyse and review expenditures, confirm correct departmental allocation, and report back to budget owners.
• Verify that transactions are recorded in line with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Review billing transactions to validate revenue recognition treatment.
• Post monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries and accruals, and assist in preparing financial statements and budget variance analyses.
• Contribute to budget preparation, year-end tax and audit schedules, and ongoing refinement of accounting processes.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years at staff level or 5-8 years at senior level in accounting or auditing, ideally with public accounting experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and hands-on experience with accounting platforms such as Net Suite, Intacct, or Quick Books.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving setting.

• Background combining public accounting with corporate or SaaS environment exposure.

• Remote-first role. Salary range $65,000-$85,000 benchmarked to Chicago market data, plus medical and ancillary benefits, potential yearly bonus, work-from-home stipend, flexible paid time off, and an annual $1,200 professional development allowance.