Staff Accountant

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Job Description:

To become an integral part of the Finance team by assisting in month-end and year-end closes, creating timely and accurate financial reports and statements, providing variance analyses and serving as a resource for accounting questions to management.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily reconciliation of cash-in activities and prepare corresponding journal entries
• Execute accounts receivable (AR) tasks
• Conduct variance analysis as required
• Create ad hoc excel spreadsheet to support various financial tasks
• Assist Supervisor in all assignments, making sure that all members of the Finance Department have the proper resources and support
• Serve on committees as requested
• Work extended hours during busy season or on special projects as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
• Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Accounting required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• 1-2 years of previous accounting experience
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Work Perks:

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance. 
• +10% of gross salary as food stamps. 
• 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
• Flexible work schedule providing on-site and hybrid opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid statutory parental leave.

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide.  Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible.  Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides` is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.