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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1991

📚 Education

👥 B2C

Education • B2C

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is a mission-driven, for-profit higher education services provider that delivers affordable, innovative degree and certificate programs to working adults, military service members and veterans, nurses, and other professionals. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries — American Public University System (American Public University and American Military University), Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing — APEI offers online, on-campus and workplace education focused on career-oriented programs and public service communities. The company is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia and emphasizes accessibility and support for adult learners and the military community.

📋 Description

• Maintains and balances accounts by inputting data, scheduling required jobs and verifying outputs. • Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare general ledger entries including, but not limited to accounts receivable, revenue, and deferred revenue • Maintains records and files and complete assigned work papers. • Completes reconciliations of cash and operating activities. • Analyzes open balances and allowance for doubtful accounts. • Ensures expenses are accounted for in the proper period, assigns applicable account numbers and reconciles accounts. • Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. • Identifies and records fixed asset additions, analyzes assets for disposals and impairments, and produces reports as requested. • Provides management with monthly and quarterly analytics and variance analysis. • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and presents recommendations for implementation. • Participates in audits to include Sarbanes-Oxley, quarterly reviews and annual audits conducted by internal and external auditors. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. • Corporate accounting / General ledger experience is required. • Public company experience is preferred. • Experience with Great Plains and Management Reporter or similar accounting software is preferred. • Proficient with windows based applications to include Microsoft Office with intermediate to expert Excel skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Professional development opportunities