Full-time Sr. Accountant - AP Team (Hybrid - Charlotte, NC)

Training The Street (TTS) is the world’s leading provider of instructor-led courses in accounting, financial statement analysis, financial modeling and corporate valuation training to Wall Street investment banks, business schools, colleges & universities, and individuals staring a career in finance. We have a deep field of expert instructors and extensive practical experience. In 2021, TTS trained approximately 35,000 participants in live seminars across the globe. TTS expanded its global reach and capabilities by acquiring London-based AMT Training in December 2021 and The Marquee Group based in Canada in March 2023.

Senior Accountant position will be primarily responsible for the AP processes. This position will report to VP- Controller and will be an integral part of the Company’s finance and accounting team. This position requires the ability to perform data analysis, raise appropriate questions, balance priorities and workflow, and be a self-starter in completing assigned tasks. The position is full-time, which is 8 hours/day. TTS is looking for a team member to live in the Charlotte, NC area and come into the Charlotte office at least 3 days a week.

• Review vendor invoices and ensure payment is made within vendor terms.

• Act as problem solver for expense/reimbursement reports.

• Enhance documentation over expenditure processes.

• Review the AP aging report and prepare when necessary.

• Prepare accrued expense and provision workpapers each month-end and enter into accounting system.

• Execute trainer fee and travel accruals for each month-end.

• Complete Prepaid expense workpapers and enter into accounting system each month end.

• Review 3rd party agreements and payments.

• Complete ASC 842 lease accrual entries each month.

• Act as backup for Staff Accountant in their absence, including entering vendor invoices in Tipalti, preparing payable invoice entries, marking payable invoices as paid, monitoring AP mailboxes, responding to vendor requests, etc.

• Review AP bank entries prepared by staff accountant.

• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Monitor AP aging reports.
• Assist the specialists and problem solvers with cash forecast.
• Review periodic payment runs.
• Review Fixed Asset entries in the accounting system based on the fixed asset log.
• Review asset log for each month for each entity.
• Review amortization entries in accounting system.
• Assist with monthly closes, including preparing journal entries.
• Develop an understanding of the business and collaborate with the operations teams.
• Assist with annual audit requests.
• General accounting and office support as needed.
• Identify process improvements.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in Accounts Payable with 2+ years of experience in a service industry.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and is committed to producing accurate and well organized work
• Ability to use judgment in resolving issues and making recommendations
• Excellent organizational skills together with good problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.