At Sylvan, we are building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring the love of learning. We believe education is everything. A child’s future depends on a solid education and a love of learning. We teach our students how to learn, so they build confidence and develop the skills needed to achieve success in school and beyond.

Making sure learning clicks for each child isn’t always easy, but it’s exactly what we love. When you choose Sylvan as a career, you join a group of caring, bright and motivated people who share a passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive. Join us in changing lives!

Sylvan Learning is a franchise organization and is the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels with more than 700 centers located throughout North America.

Are you an energetic, flexible team player with a positive attitude and willingness to go beyond the scope of the job to help your team meet its objectives? Are you looking for a Company where you can grow and develop your career while building a skillset that will last a lifetime?

Then, we want you!

Sylvan Learning is looking for a Business and Accounting Analyst to join our Analytics and Accounting teams. This position is a combination of responsibilities which is approximately 75% Analytics and 25% Accounting. The ideal candidate will have some experience in data analysis and a willingness to learn accounting responsibilities (as detailed below). The Analytics aspect of this position will play a valuable role in deriving insights from data and convincingly presenting them to grow our business. The role will require analytics to provide Sylvan Learning franchisees, managers, and executives with insights into the Sylvan business and franchise system. This role will involve various analytics projects emphasizing operations, finance, digital marketing analytics, business intelligence, and customer analysis. The Accounting aspect of this role will support in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance and Accounting Department, including but not limited to journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. The Analyst will interact with multiple managers and assist with maintaining the accounting records from multiple Sylvan Learning Center locations.

Business Analyst – Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data using SQL, Excel, Tableau, and other tools.
• Develop and publish automated reports and dashboards using Excel or Tableau.
• Transform data from various sources using Alteryx.

• Access data from various sources and integrate data into forecasting and trending models.

• Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders to develop solutions to automate data processes and improve the gathering of insights.
• Design and implement processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data used for analysis.
• Analyze operational, financial, marketing, and customer data to formulate and present actionable recommendations to help drive business performance.
• Provide trend analysis and related reporting of key business metrics.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support a variety of business decisions.
• Complete other duties, as assigned, on time.

Accounting Analyst – Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close by posting journal entries.
• Assist with preparing audit schedules.
• Assist with Bank reconciliations.
• Conduct research on multiple transactions.
• Perform ad hoc accounting, financial, or administrative tasks on time.
• Complete other duties as assigned on time.

This position will primarily be conducted remotely but may be asked to occasionally travel to Corporate Headquarters located in Hunt Valley, MD for meetings or Company events.

If you are ready to join our cause, reach out today! We would love to meet you.

What you get in return:

As a Sylvan team member, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on our business contributing towards the success of our company! Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive market-pay-based compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits plans to include, medical, dental & vision plans for full time employees and a generous PTO package
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility
• 401(k) plan with discretionary match
• Great location in beautiful Hunt Valley
• Fun Company Culture, with monthly employee engagement activities, that empowers team members and rewards outstanding performance

Additionally, through on-the-job training and learning opportunities, you can develop your career at Sylvan and succeed with us in future roles!

If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, improving the lives of thousands of families every day - apply today, and don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
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