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Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Anywhere (except California, Nevada), with the ability to work an Eastern Time Zone schedule
Number of Weekly Hours: Full-Time (exempt), 40 hours/week
Anticipated Start Date: February 6, 2023
ABOUT US: Who is CIS Abroad, and why do you want to work with us?
At CIS Abroad, we believe that education abroad offers students the best chance to realize their potential and change their world. We’re a nationally recognized organization that offers transformative study, intern, short-term, and custom programs across the globe. Our shared values--Passion, Fun, Cultural Competence, Trust, Change & Growth--form the foundation for all we do, and we look for employees who embody these values in their personal and professional lives. We are innovative and fast-moving, and have a fantastic home office (complete with friendly office dogs!) located in a renovated mill building in Easthampton MA. We are proud members of The Forum on Education Abroad, NAFSA, Diversity Abroad, and IIE’s Generation Study Abroad initiative.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for thoroughly and accurately maintaining accounts and documentation, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. The Staff Accountant will assist, and report to, the Assistant Vice President of Finance.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
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COMPANY & TEAM CULTURE: Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is organized, can learn new systems quickly, enjoys engaging others in conversation, and is excited by the idea of helping students have a life-changing study or intern abroad experience. The successful member of the team has an ability to adapt quickly, work towards individual, team, and company goals, and a positive attitude.
CIS Abroad provides equal opportunity to all people regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity applies to hiring, placement, promotion, salary determination, and all other conditions of employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. By submitting your application materials to us you are also providing explicit consent for our People & Culture department to process that data within reasonable limitations under the scope of consideration for your employment. For details on how we handle sensitive data please view our Privacy Policy: https://www.cisabroad.com/privacy-policy/
Full Time
$64k-78k (estimate)
12/02/2022
01/27/2023
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