About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview

The Senior Accountant of Financial Operations and Reporting will assist with operational needs including financial consolidation, general ledger reporting, international accounting and various month end close activities. Additionally, the Senior Accountant of Financial Operations and Reporting will help coordinate work performed by third party service providers including the financial audit and annual tax preparation. This role is a strategic thinker and problem solver with strong attention to detail and a proven team approach to working with others. The ideal candidate has a public accounting background who is looking for a role that touches all facets of the accounting and finance function and a role that is conducive to continued fast paced professional development. The role will report to the Director of Technical Accounting and will also regularly interact with the Chief Accounting officer.

Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly accounting support for complex accounting areas such as stock-based compensation and revenue estimates
• Prepare monthly financial reporting for management review
• Assist the Director of Technical Accounting with the preparation of annual financial statements and researching/implementing new technical accounting needs
• Coordinate work performed by third party service providers including the financial statement audit, tax preparation, and valuation work
• Help to improve internal control processes and procedures
• Other special projects related to improving financial operations and performance 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Two or more years of accounting experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Detail oriented, with exceptional organization and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proven expertise using Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the company
• Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to four years of public accounting experience with the Big 4 or National Accounting Firm
• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience with international accounting is a plus

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.