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Noodle is seeking a Junior Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support daily accounting operations remotely. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing accounts receivable, reconciling financial records, collaborating with internal teams, maintaining the general ledger, and participating in financial closing activities and special projects.

Skills: Required skills include proficiency in Excel, experience with accounting practices, strong communication skills, and analytical abilities.

Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting and have 2-3 years of relevant experience, ideally with knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures.

Location: Remote work is available, preferably for those in the Eastern Time Zone.

Compensation: $60000 - $70000 / Annually

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

The Junior Accountant will play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring smooth daily accounting operations, and supporting overall financial reporting and efficiency. This position requires meticulous diligence, efficient data processing, and adherence to confidentiality standards for both business and personal records. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance and Accounting team and is relied upon as a vital and integral part of the department. The ideal candidate has two or more years of experience in accounting, strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy, basic knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role is ideal for individuals looking to grow their career in accounting and finance.

As our Junior Accountant, you will:

Support management of accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, customer payments, and outreach to address open invoices and balances.
Reconcile accounts receivable balances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Account Managers, Sales) to resolve invoicing questions and ensure smooth communication.
Maintain the general ledger by preparing and posting journal entries and other transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency in record keeping.
Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities as required.
Participate in special projects, audits, and ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.
Provide additional team support and take on responsibilities as required.

You have:

A Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business, finance, or accounting
2-3 years of accounting experience.
Experience with basic accounting and financial practices
Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems.
Experience with NetSuite a plus
Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
The ability to work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment

Noodle Benefits:

Work from our beautiful NYC office OR the comfort of your home office!
Great compensation package!
401K + match, commission potential, and equity opportunities
Tools you need on us! Mac is our computer of choice
Our insurance plan offers medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, plus supplementals for all employees and dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits
4 weeks paid vacation + 10 paid holidays + paid sick leave
Access to mental health services like Ginger and Talkspace
Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
Growth - we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees can be themselves and grow within and around the company

$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Eligibility Requirements:

This position is based in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in the United States. Employees are required to reside within the United States for the duration of their employment.

At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.

Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

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