Senior Accountant - Heggerty

Started in 2003 by a lifelong educator, Heggerty is a growing brand in elementary literacy education, serving thousands of districts across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Heggerty offers teacher-friendly phonemic awareness and foundational skills curricula, decodable books, and engaging professional development opportunities in person and online. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Heggerty is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle wide-scope projects, including annual audits, month-end close processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and coordinating accounting policies and procedures. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initially assist and eventually lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Assist in completing the annual audit
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Manage relationships with debt holders ensuring payments are made timely and according to covenants
• Manage all banking relationships
• Ensure sales tax is properly calculated, reported, and paid to appropriate authorities
• Help develop, implement, and monitor robust financial controls
• Utilize technical resources to research accounting topics and document conclusions
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects 

REQUIREMENTS

• Curiosity, empathy, and a passion for our mission
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years of experience reviewing and directing the work of others
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Excel required
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Avalara, and Salesforce preferred
• Experience owning multiple parts of the month-end close process
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary 
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Generous PTO and paid holidays (plus winter break!)
• Independence and autonomy
• A flexible work environment with the option to work in-person or remotely