Senior Staff Accountant

Field Support Center, 301 Route 17 North, Rutherford, New Jersey, United States of America

Posted Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

At Kumon, we don’t just help students achieve academic success—we empower them to reach their full potential. As a Field Consultant, you’ll be a key player in supporting franchisees to excel, ensuring centers maintain high standards of instruction, and expanding Kumon’s presence in your region. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you!

• Inspiring Mission
  :
  Join a company that’s dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  :
  Enjoy outstanding health benefits, a desirable retirement savings plan, and 21 paid holidays annually.
• Professional Growth
  :
  Receive professional development funds each year to support your growth and leadership in the education sector.
• Flexibility
  :
  Work in a role that allows for travel and interaction with multiple locations, giving you a dynamic and diverse work experience.

As a Senior Staff Accountant at Kumon North America, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our financial operations. This position requires a proactive and independent professional who can take full ownership of accounting processes, financial reporting, and audit preparation. You’ll collaborate with the Finance team to drive transparency, efficiency, and accountability across all financial activities.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of total accounting experience
  , including at least two (2) years in a Staff Accountant role
  .

• Proven ability to prepare and analyze all three financial statements.
• Experience reviewing trial balances from start to finish.
• Familiarity with tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with ERP accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Independently maintain financial procedures, records, and controls.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for management review.
• Lead audit preparation and respond to audit inquiries.
• Conduct variance analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support process improvements to enhance financial efficiency.

• Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match and 2 year vesting schedule
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuting Expenses
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Plentiful Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Funding of Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Kumon Tuition Discount
• Service Award Program
• And much more…

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kumon’s policies and programs ensure that all hiring, compensation and other employment decisions are based on individual merit and not on any bias towards ethnicity, age, color, race, marital status, religion, disability or military status. We base our employment decisions upon the qualifications and abilities of each individual.

Kumon is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are valued and celebrated. We believe that all employees should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kumon strives to create a workplace culture that fosters respect, fairness, and inclusivity for all.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for our job openings and welcome everyone to join our team.