Sr General Ledger Accountant

Are you ready to be part of the extraordinary future of technical and healthcare education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where you can make a tangible impact? If so, UTI wants YOU to join our team as the Sr. General Ledger Accountant!

The Sr. General Ledger Accountant leads and executes critical accounting functions, overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; responsible for preparing journal entries, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and managing special projects. Offers essential accounting support to the corporate home office as needed.

What We Offer:
• Competitive Salary of $75,000 - $85,000 per year depending on experience
• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurnace

• Remote work environment

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Proactively prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries with precision and attention to detail.
• Prepares financial analysis as required.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly variance analysis explanations.
• Communicates with various campus or other leaders to gain an understanding of variances between actual and budgeted results.

Reconciliation and Compliance

• Thoroughly prepares and meticulously reviews diverse balance sheet reconciliations, actively researching and resolving any outstanding items with precision.
• Continuously improves compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Understands and enforces established policies and procedures.

Audit and Special Projects

• Supports annual and quarterly audits (both internal and external).
• Performs month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Researches issues and communicates with various home office and campus departments to resolve.
• Performs a variety of special projects as needed.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of general accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP preferred.
• Working knowledge of SOX preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Knowledge of PC software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with GL accounting systems; PeopleSoft experience is a plus.
• Analytical skills required to identify and resolve problems effectively.

Interpersonal and Organizational Skills

• Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to deal with a variety of personalities in a professional manner.
• Customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

About Us:
It’s all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!