World Education Services
World Education Services
World Education Services (WES) helps people use their international education to pursue opportunities in the United States and Canada. As a nonpartisan social enterprise in the education and social impact sectors, WES evaluates academic credentials for students, professionals, immigrants, and refugees, producing reports such as Educational Credential Assessments for Canadian immigration. Its work also includes digital tools like iGPA and AccessWES, research and policy initiatives, and philanthropy focused on economic inclusion and stronger workforce pathways for newcomers. The organization’s teams support services that connect internationally educated people with education, employment, and immigration opportunities.

Senior Accountant, Reporting and Consolidation (Remote)

Senior Accountant responsible for financial close, consolidation, foreign currency, investment accounting, and reporting at World Education Services, a nonprofit supporting immigrants and international students.

Description

  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
  • Prepare close schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, supporting records, and reporting deliverables
  • Produce income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow statements, and recurring financial reporting packages
  • Develop supporting schedules, account analyses, variance explanations, and consolidation materials
  • Manage intercompany and consolidation accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, cross-entity entries, and multi-entity consolidations
  • Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies
  • Prepare foreign currency entries and schedules for FX translation and remeasurement
  • Support statutory accounting and reporting across multiple countries
  • Prepare entity-level reporting schedules and reconcile local reports with the general ledger
  • Handle investment accounting, including entries, realized and unrealized gain or loss calculations, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Develop schedules supporting audits, tax filings, and compliance activities
  • Respond to information requests and help address accounting questions
  • Review colleagues’ work when required
  • Work with the Controller and Finance team to deliver accurate, timely reporting
  • Maintain thorough documentation and help improve processes in a global operating environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, period-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Knowledge of IFRS is preferred
  • Experience using ERP and financial reporting systems
  • Sage Intacct experience is preferred
  • Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or global environment is preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
  • Experience with accounting automation or reporting tools is preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and maintain accurate supporting documentation
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and take ownership of assigned accounting processes
  • Proactive, self-directed approach with strong accountability
  • CPA or equivalent international accounting qualification is preferred
  • Strong connection to WES’s mission and values
  • Occasional travel may be required, approximately twice annually, for company retreats or team meetings

Benefits

  • Remote work with flexible scheduling
  • Generous paid-time-off policies
  • Comprehensive wellness programs
  • Comprehensive employee benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Tangible rewards and recognition
  • Learning opportunities
  • Personal and professional development support
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Comprehensive training programs
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Employee-led resource groups
  • Town halls and collaborative team events
  • Meaningful volunteer opportunities
  • Inclusive, mission-driven culture
  • Possible travel for company retreats or team meetings, approximately twice annually

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