General AccountantPearson

Job Description
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Working from Connections Academies Charter Schools, this position offers a chance to do more than just month-end close and general ledger work. Position provides a chance to make an impact on the day-to-day operations of the School by participating in extensive financial and variance analysis. This position interacts with internal schools' service delivery management.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and participate in the monthly financial statement close process for Charter Schools, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely as well as analyzing, reviewing, and documenting financial statements and variances.
Review/Audit transactional support and reconcile missing items
Review transactional coding or code missing elements
Maintain and reconcile fund accounting by grant
Reconcile accounts and financial statements
Maintain Fixed Asset Roll forward
Record monthly transactional and payroll expenses
Compile monthly audit support for school and corporate auditors
Maintain Monthly/Annual files/folders structure
Prepare monthly School Leader & Treasurer packages
Reconcile School records to corporate records
Liaise on cash application
Responsible to provide accurate, timely deliverable for schools.
Interact and coordinate with School Service teams on special tasks and reporting requirements.
Interact with management and other departments as required to accomplish goals.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Comply with deadlines, including those set by the School Boards
SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
Three (3) years general accounting experience
Multinational company environment
Proficiency utilizing accounting software
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
Experience working in a Contact or Service Centers will be an advantage
Candidate must be amenable to work on a night shift (US time zone)
Stakeholder management
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both finance and non-finance professionals
Experience of working within a large organization
Ability to work as part of a team, identifying and providing support to colleagues
Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.
Job: FINANCE
Organization: Corporate Finance
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 9005
Pearson

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time