What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Research Assistant (ARA) position at Gleim?
Gleim Publications is a 46-year old, Gainesville, Florida-based company that provides quality, easy-to-use self-study exam prep materials for accountants and pilots in the United States and throughout the world. Our mission is to maximize knowledge transfer while minimizing our customers' time, frustration, and expenses. Ultimately, we help people help themselves succeed in their careers.
Join our exciting, fast-paced Content Production team and assist with writing, editing, and publishing the best review and study materials available. Our Content Production Department crafts the products that the rest of the departments support. Content Production is dedicated to providing our customers the most up-to-date knowledge transfer systems. Many of our team members are students and from the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and Embry Riddle. We offer an engaging, challenging work environment; flexible schedules; great benefits; casual dress; and a positive work environment. Drug test and background check conducted when job offer is extended.
DESCRIPTION:
Perform customer support through emails. Critical reading, editing and research are additional responsibilities. This is an ideal position for new accounting graduates looking for full time while they study for the CPA or accounting students that would like to learn while they earn. We have a great success rate of ARA's who pass the CPA on the first try. Assist with special projects, as needed. Miscellaneous other duties as needed.
Perfect for graduating students who are looking for full time work and want to work in Gainesville for the next year or accounting students that are in their fourth or fifth year of study and can work at least 15 hours a week.
REQUIREMENTS
- Able to work on-site in our Gainesville office.
- Typing 40 wpm.
- 4th or 5th year Accounting student that has taken auditing and tax classes or is in the process of starting auditing and tax or are graduating.
- 3.0 GPA.
- Must be available at least 15 hours per week. Full time is available during the summer or throughout the year.
- Able to work in a library environment.
Gleim is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a respectful and caring work environment that is inclusive to a diverse work force for all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Successful candidates will demonstrate and support the same commitment as well.
References requested. Background checks and a drug test will be conducted upon your acceptance of an offer of employment. Gleim is a drug-and smoke- free workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.