[Remote] Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst 12/31/2025, 4:21:45 AM

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BenchPrep is a company dedicated to delivering advanced learning experiences through its cloud-based platform. The M&A Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team by maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance while contributing to budgeting and strategic decision-making. Responsibilities • Manage accounting function including account reconciliations, journal entries, AR, AP, and Billing • Analysis and review of company expenditures, confirming proper allocation of expenses to the various departments, and reporting to these departments as necessary • Review transactions to ensure accounting treatment is in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures • Analyze billing transactions to ensure proper allocation of revenue recognition policies • Review general ledger accounts and making all necessary journal entries including posting monthly, quarterly, and yearly accruals • Assist in building financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position, as well as budget variance analysis • Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management • Prepare year-end schedules for the annual tax returns • Look for ways to improve upon accounting processes and procedures Skills • Bachelor's degree in accounting • 3-5 years (Staff Accountant), or 5-8 (Sr Accountant) years in accounting or auditing • Team player with a positive attitude towards contributing and learning • Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of financial statement preparation, GAAP, and revenue recognition • Strong verbal/written communication skills • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Ability to work well independently and in a team environment • Self starter, quick learner, and ability to multitask on a regular basis • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and deadline driven • Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Strong sense of ownership on issues and following through to completion • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel • CPA • Public accounting experience • Experience working in accounting systems (NetSuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, etc.) Benefits • Medical and ancillary benefits • Potential for yearly bonus • Stipends for work-from-home expenses • Flexible paid time off (our version of unlimited PTO) • Annual professional development stipend dollars • Competitive base salary Company Overview • BenchPrep offers a learner success platform to improve engagement and outcomes for learners. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job