Staff Accountant

CampusESP • Full-time • Hybrid in New York, New York, United States • $75,000 - $95,000 / year • 1d ago

Fast Facts

Campus is looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, manage core transactions, and assist in the month-end close process while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include managing journal entries, account reconciliations, preparing financial statements, supporting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills: Candidates should have experience with U.S. GAAP, accounting principles, proficiency in Excel, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have 2-4 years of accounting experience and progress toward a CPA license.

Location: This position is based in Tribeca, New York, with a hybrid work schedule (remote on Mon & Fri, in-office on Tues-Thurs).

Compensation: $75000 - $95000 / Annually

About Campus

Campus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait.

At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others.

The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us!

About the team

On the Finance team, our goal is to build a strong financial foundation that enables Campus to scale its impact for students. We own day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and controls, and we partner closely with leaders across the organization to turn data into clear, actionable insights. The team is and will be composed of finance & accounting professionals across accounting, FP&A, and financial operations.

About the role

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to help build and maintain the financial backbone that powers Campus’s growth. You’ll play a hands-on role in our day-to-day accounting operations — from managing core transactions and reconciliations to supporting a timely, accurate month-end close. You’ll also be closely involved in revenue accounting, audit support, tax-related work, and other compliance reporting in partnership with our external advisors and cross-functional teams. You’ll work closely with our Finance leadership to ensure our numbers are reliable, our processes are scalable, and our decisions are grounded in high-quality financial data.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

Own key aspects of the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Support daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger
Help maintain accurate records for tuition, fees, and other revenue streams, ensuring proper recognition in accordance with GAAP
Review and process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and corporate card expenses with a strong eye for detail and policy compliance
Assist with preparing internal financial statements and management reports used for decision-making across Campus
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure transactions are coded correctly and processes are efficient
Help build, improve, and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as we scale
Support annual audits, tax-related work, and other compliance reporting by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and collaborating both with cross-functional partners at Campus and with our external auditors and tax advisors
Grow with Campus as we scale, with opportunities to take on increased ownership and expand into larger roles over time

We’re excited about you because…

You have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
You bring 2–4 years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting
A CPA license or progress toward CPA is preferred
You’re fluent in Excel and comfortable working with modern finance tools and accounting systems
You’re detail-oriented, organized, and take pride in clean, accurate reconciliations and well-documented work
You’re a proactive problem solver who spots inconsistencies, investigates root causes, and proposes solutions
You communicate clearly and can translate financial concepts to non-finance teammates
You enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are excited to help build processes, not just follow them

What you’ll get:

A compensation package that includes a base salary ($75,000 - $95,000) + equity grant
Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Fertility benefits via Carrot
Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we’re dog friendly? 🐶)
Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

Where we’re located: Tribeca, NY

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship. However, we can support H-1B transfers and are able to sponsor TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens.

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