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Campus · 4 days ago

Staff Accountant

Campus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can be. They are seeking a Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, support month-end close, and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

U.S. GAAPAccounting principlesCPA licenseExcel proficiencyAccounting experienceProblem solverOrganizedDetail-orientedClear communication

Required

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
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

Preferred

A CPA license or progress toward CPA is preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Campus

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Campus is an online college offering accredited degrees with live classes taught by a network of the world's top professors.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$101.6M
Key Investors
General CatalystFounders Fund
2025-03-20Series B· $46M
2024-04-23Series A· $23M
2023-05-01Series A· $29M

Leadership Team

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Jerome Pesenti
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