Accountant

Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy company, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day accounting tasks and analysis to support our rapidly growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to apply their skills in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

About Nerdy:

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), the parent company of Varsity Tutors, is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats—including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, on-demand study support, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com/. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles
• Complete bi-weekly payroll processing for 1099 workers and manage the 1099 payment system and year-end tax reporting
• Leading the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions by processing invoices, verifying vendor information, and following up on outstanding payments
• Assist with the management of cash accounts including preparing checks, deposits, and preparing account reconciliations
• Assist with the monthly close process, including the preparation of supporting schedules
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Support the Accounting team with ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping roles
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Varsity Tutors Leadership Principles:

Relentless Focus on Customers * Comfort with Ambiguity * Ownership * Simplify * Intellectual Curiosity * Build Teams * Think Big * Insist on High Standards * Bias for Action * Build Trust * Go Deep * Have Conviction * Deliver Results * Are Right, a Lot

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment (in-office and remote)
• Competitive Salary plus Equity in the company
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401k Company Matching Plan
• FlexPTO and Company Holidays
• Maternity, Paternal, and Adoption Leave
• Free Learning Membership for you and your household (1-1 tutoring hours, unlimited use of on-demand services, and access to our online classes)
• Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help transform how the world learns!
• Fun, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment with plenty of training and a feedback-rich culture

Varsity Tutors is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. (INDHP)