Accountant

Date: 5 Nov 2024

Location:

Miami, US

Job ID: 3598

School: Regional Office (Americas)

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading premium international schools organization. Our over 80 international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, South East Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.

Although each Nord Anglia Education is unique in character and tailored to meet the needs of their specific location, all our over 14.000 employees around the world engaged in the common vision and mission.

Our vision to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens that will change our world for the better.
Our mission is to be the most forward-thinking, technology-enabled educators in the world, using our global reach and world-class teachers to create a learning experience like no other.

Most of the Nord Anglia schools benefit from our performing arts collaboration with The Juilliard School as well as our Global Campus, which offers unique global experiences for students at every age. Many of our schools will also benefit from our new approach to teaching STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through our collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Our goal as the leading international schools organization is to provide an education so that students can succeed academically, socially and personally.

Our schools educate students from preschool to the end of secondary education. Curricula taught in our schools include the English National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, French Curriculum and Shanghai National Curriculum.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

Key Results Area

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)

Job Purpose: Working closely with the accounting team with the objective to achieve accurate and timely financial statements and monthly management accounts for schools within the Americas region.
This position manages the full aspects of accounting for designated schools or business units as required/requested to do so. The role will also be responsible for review of balance sheet reconciliation review for non-centralised schools.

Operational Expertise & Resource Management

Prepare journal entries, financial statements, account reconciliations and analysis for schools
Assist in in budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly variance analysis
Assist with capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting
Reconcile inter-company accounts between schools
Support month-end and year-end close process
Collaborate with schools in all accounting and finance matters
Accountant duties and responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to support school finance teams and FP&A.
Analyze accounting data to support insightful decision making
Prepare schedules for annual audit and provide support, as needed
Ensure department transactions are processed in accordance with company-prescribed controls and policies
Ad hoc projects as assigned

Developing Talent

Act as an ambassador for employee engagement, driving change and supporting two-way communication through regular contact with schools.
Develop the skillset of school finance personnel through training

Personal Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, tri-lingual (preferred)
Education industry experience (preferred)
CPA (preferred)
2 - 3 years’ experience in financial reporting and general accounting
Public accounting background is a plus
Extensive experience with Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of accounting systems required
Microsoft Dynamics / Navision experience a plus
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Relationship builder, comfortable interacting with others
Willingness to “roll up your sleeves” to complete projects
Minimal travel
Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
Adaptable to working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
Continually strive for improvement

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.