About this role

Act as the technical accounting reference for the education sector.
Validate accounting and tax processes in practice, overseeing journal entries, tax calculations, payroll, reconciliations and month-end closings.
Ensure correct execution of accounting processes for educational institutions of varying sizes and tax regimes.
Structure, review and improve accounting and tax workflows focused on the education segment.
Identify inconsistencies and define the appropriate accounting treatment for different scenarios.
Document technical criteria, regulatory foundations and business rules that will serve as the basis for product development.
Translate accounting knowledge into clear rules for implementation with Product and Engineering teams.
Support the continuous evolution of the ERP, ensuring compliance with legislation and accounting best practices.
Contribute to building scalable, standardized and auditable processes.

Active CRC (Regional Accounting Council) registration.
Solid experience (minimum 5 years) in accounting for basic and/or higher education institutions.
Experience working with educational holding companies or for-profit school networks.
In-depth knowledge of the tax regimes applicable to the education sector: Simples Nacional, Presumed Profit (Lucro Presumido) and Real Profit (Lucro Real).
Full command of the accounting cycle:
bookkeeping;
reconciliations;
financial close;
financial statements;
recognition of tuition revenue;
tax calculation;
tax filings and ancillary obligations;
payroll, social charges and social security obligations.
Practical experience executing these routines.
Experience with accounting ERPs and management systems tailored to educational institutions.
Ability to interpret accounting, tax and labor legislation and apply it to the operational reality of schools.

Accounting Specialist – Basic and Higher Education Systems

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