Accounting Specialist – Basic and Higher Education Systems

Principia

Contabilidade specialist for Principia, enhancing accounting operations in educational institutions. Collaborating with teams to integrate accounting standards into ERP software.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeSão Paulo • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of accounting processes and tax regimes specific to the education sector, with a focus on compliance and best practices. Proven ability to structure and improve workflows while translating complex accounting principles into actionable guidelines for product development.

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Active CRC RegistrationAccounting Cycle ManagementTax Regime KnowledgeExperience with Accounting ERPsEducational Sector Expertise

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingReconciliationsFinancial CloseFinancial StatementsTuition Revenue RecognitionTax CalculationTax FilingsPayroll ManagementSocial Charges ManagementSocial Security Obligations

Tools & Technologies

Accounting ERPsManagement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CRC Registration

Industry Keywords

Education SectorFor-Profit School NetworksSimples NacionalPresumed ProfitReal Profit

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental insurance
Parking
Flexible schedule
Career development plan
Medical insurance