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As the leader in third-generation edtech, Amira listens to students read out loud, assesses mastery, helps teachers supplement instruction, and delivers 1:1 tutoring. Validated by independent university and SEA efficacy research, Amira is the only AI literacy platform proven to achieve gains surpassing 1:1 human tutoring, consistently delivering effect sizes over 0.4.\nRooted in over thirty years of research, Amira is the first, foremost, and only proven Intelligent Assistant for teachers and AI Reading Tutor for students. The platform serves as a school district’s Intelligent Growth Engine, driving instructional coherence by unifying assessment, instruction, and tutoring around the chosen curriculum.\nUnlike any other edtech tool, Amira continuously identifies each student’s skill gaps and collaborates with teachers to build lesson plans aligned with district curricula, pulling directly from the district’s high-quality instructional materials. Teachers can finally differentiate instruction with evidence and ease, and students get the 1:1 practice they specifically need, whether they are excelling or working below grade level. \nTrusted by more than 4,000 districts and working in partnership with fourteen state education agencies, Amira is helping 5 million students worldwide become motivated and masterful readers. \nAbout this role:\nAmira is seeking a Senior Accountant to own core pieces of our month-end close, multistate tax compliance, AR/AP, and balance sheet. This is a hands-on, technical role for someone who takes pride in clean books, strong reconciliations, and well-run systems.\nReports to the Controller and partners closely with the CFO, FP&A, Sales Operations, and Customer Success.\nSupports revenue recognition, deferred revenue under ASC 606.\nSupport coordination of multistate tax filings and the annual audit.\nPlays a central role in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of consolidated financial statements.\nServes as a Certinia power user, supports ERP migration, and is a go-to resource for AR/AP, billing, and cash questions.\nExperience in Education Technology or SaaS is preferred. A CPA license is strongly preferred.\nThis is a Full-time, remote position, and travel is not required.\nQualifications:\nYou have 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm preferred) and/or as a Senior Accountant at a SaaS, edtech, or subscription business.\nYou hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a Master’s in Accounting or Taxation is a plus. 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Amira works as a truly distributed team. We worked remotely before COVID and we’ll be working remotely after the pandemic is long gone. Our office is Slack. Our coffee room is Zoom. Our team works hard but we work when we want, where we want.\nCollaboration - We work together closely, using collaborative tools and periodic face to face get togethers. We believe great software is like movie-making. Lots of talented people with very different skills have to band together to build a great experience.\nLean & Agile -- We believe in ownership and continuous feedback. Yes, we employ Scrum ceremonies. But, what we’re really after is using data and learning to be better and to do better for our teachers, students, and players.\nMission-Driven - What’s important to us is helping kids. We’re about tangible, measured impact.\nBenefits (depending on location):\nCutting-edge work\nThe opportunity to help children around the world reach their full potential\nCompetitive Salary\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits\n401(k) with company matching\nFlexible time off\nStock option ownership\nCommitment to Diversity:\nAmira Learning serves a diverse group of students and educators across the United States and internationally. We believe every student should have access to a high-quality education and that it takes a diverse group of people with a wide range of experiences to develop and deliver a product that meets that goal. 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