Senior Accountant (EdTech)

Location: Hybrid, based in Billerica, Massachusetts, with 1–3 days per week in the office

Salary: $69,250–$118,250 per year, plus eligibility for the company bonus plan

Company

hirify.global is an education technology company developing learning programs such as i-Ready for K–8 students and serving educators through accessible learning experiences.

What you will do

• Maintain the project accounting subledger, including new project setup, ongoing tracking, and purchase order approvals.
• Calculate, report, and process vendor and author royalty payments.
• Assist with debt-related interest calculations and payments.
• Analyze and record symposium and events spending with the Events leadership team.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including capitalized prepublication and technology costs, prepaid R&D spend, accrued expenses, and other assets.
• Prepare month-end journal entries, monthly financial and budget variance analyses, audit schedules, testing support, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of corporate accounting experience, or a combination of public and corporate accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, pivot tables, data analysis, and clear presentation of conclusions; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to gather accurate and timely information from cross-functional teams and navigate ambiguity with practical process-optimization solutions.
• Adaptability, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to shared team objectives.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Workday Financials and FloQast.
• Experience with generative AI tools such as Claude.
• CPA or CMA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative accounting environment with cross-functional and leadership interaction.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for eligible employees and families.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Flexible vacation and sick policy, twelve paid holidays, and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Additional employee perks and benefits.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until December 4, 2026, subject to earlier closure if application volume is high or a qualified hire is made.