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The Financial Aid Accounting Clerk at Kaplan is responsible for recording financial transactions, month-end closings, and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding regulations.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling financial aid accounts, completing daily funding processes, and ensuring the integrity of reported information.

Skills: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 2 years of relevant accounting experience, strong Excel and MS Office skills, and excellent attention to detail are required.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Location: This is a remote position available nationwide in the USA.

Compensation: $25 - $25 / Hourly

Job Title 

Financial Aid Accounting Clerk

Job Description

The KINC FA Accounting Clerk is responsible for the accurate recording of financial transactions, month-end close procedures, and reconciliation of accounts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts standard/adjusting journal entries
• Reconciles FA accounts and investigates/resolves reconciling items
• Completes daily process for federal and state funding
• Ensures compliance with rules surrounding Federal/State funding 
• Completes special projects as required by management
• Ensures integrity of all information reported
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years related experience
• Experience in Accounting
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications. Excel skills required.Self-starter with excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

- Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance

- Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)

- Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

- Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

- Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00, and the amount that is offered is based on the candidate's skills, experience and education, among other factors determined by the business. It is within Kaplan's discretion to adjust this range based on business needs.

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Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Accounting

Business Unit

00070 Kaplan Inc

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.