Who We Are & What We Do

We’re working to change the future of online education by building exciting products that equip students and teachers with the tools to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Our team is hungry to learn and improve—both when it comes to our products and ourselves. We’re a small, hard-working group of self-starters who are passionate about what we do and constantly seek new ways we can be better, together. 

As a member at Teaching.com, you’ll be part of the team behind some of the most important educational games, with titles such as:

• Typing.com: The world’s largest learn-to-type software, used by millions of students every day.
• Nitro Type: The #1 educational game in the world, played by millions daily.
• Reading.com: The only digital program specifically designed to teach children 4-7 how to read.

Full-Time in Puerto Rico

Who You Are

We are looking for a curious, passionate, and motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for running and optimizing the company’s accounting processes and will report directly to the Controller. We need a sound accountant who sees the full picture and who not only shines in tracking and reporting, but seeks to constantly add value across the organization. 

Your pragmatic approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and work ethic make you stand out. You embrace technology and implement it whenever you can to automate and streamline processes. You love Excel and know how to construct a beautiful workpaper. You understand the value of numbers, and think of the back-office as the engine that informs the company for growth. You aren’t afraid to ask questions, but you’re the type of person to tackle things head on and go the extra mile. You value relationships and seek them out when support is needed. You enjoy growth, learning, and taking on new challenges, because anything else just wouldn’t be interesting. You have a general understanding of both US and Puerto Rican tax laws and can successfully manage outside experts to ensure compliance.

What You'll Do

• Perform full-cycle month-end close responsibilities (journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting and analysis, etc)
• Complete routine accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Assist in basic HR functions (onboarding documentation, insurance administration, etc.)
• Lead and support company initiatives with financial modeling and ad-hoc reporting
• Assist in the coordination of annual external audits
• Manage outside tax CPA relationships to ensure timely filings
• Drive reporting and close process optimizations
• Work closely with and support the Controller in business growth initiatives

Skills & Background

• 2 - 4 years of experience with a background in public accounting
• Able to communicate and translate complex, technical financial concepts into recommendations
• Understanding and ability to apply U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition
• Tech savvy with experience using cloud accounting tools
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly written (as a remote company, we value clear and concise communication across all departments)
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment
• Approaches problem-solving proactively with strong decision-making skills
• Positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

Bonus Points

• Technology industry experience
• CPA designation

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Fully-vested 401k with matching contributions
• Annual cash profit sharing 
• Medical and dental benefits
• Flexible office hours
• Ongoing education assistance
• Flexible PTO
• Remote office hardware reimbursement
• Company-owned laptop
• Monthly meal adventure
• Annual company retreat

Everyone at Teaching.com is empowered to move quickly, make decisions, and get things done so we can continue to make learning accessible to our growing community of more than 75 million students and teachers internationally.

Join the fully-remote team at Teaching.com to create, develop, and deliver fun and engaging games for students and educators!

Sorry, we will not transfer or sponsor visas.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We care deeply about the culture at Teaching.com and have put together a manifesto outlining our values, communication, and product management strategies. Prospective employees will learn a great deal about what it's like to work here by reviewing it.