CAREERS AT EXPLORICA

Controller
Junior Accountant: Accounts Payable
Senior Accountant: Accounts Payable International
Software Developer
Sales Executive
Program Associate

Controller

The Controller will be involved with internal and external reporting of financial information. This would include month-end close to financial reports to the CFO, External Auditors, and Tax Authorities. This is a hands on role with little delegation of duties. The position will be located in Boston and will report to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Manage, Analysis and Perform monthly close duties including: Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, posting month end journal entries, posting intercompany transactions and review reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Report and escalate financial concerns such as cash management issues, budget over runs, A/R delinquencies to CFO.
• Supervise approximately 3-6 local staff members.
• Assist in budgeting and planning with CFO and Department Heads.
• Ensure internal control policies are in place and enforced
• Perform analysis of GAAP accounting pronouncement for applicability to transaction and future corporate endeavors.
• Manage audits of internal and domestic corporate entities.
• Manage external tax preparation of International and Domestic Corporate Tax Returns
• Preparation of local tax filings such as Canadian GST, Sales and Use Tax, various Corporate Franchise Tax and business registrations.
• Analysis and timely response to Tax Assessments and Tax Notices.
• Manage relationships with external parties such as ADP, Bank relationships, Tax and Auditors, and Accounting System providers.
• Guide Corporation on system advances as it relates to the accounting area.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years solid Accounting Experience. Previous experience as an assistant controller or similar position preferred.
• BS in Accounting. CPA license a plus
• Previous experience supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are an absolute must
• Self motivated but strong ability to work in collaborative team.
• Solid understanding of GAAP-related principles
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Some experience with preparation of Corporate Tax or demonstration of understanding the tax process.

To Apply
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to jobs@explorica.com.

Explorica Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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Junior Accountant: Accounts Payable

The Junior Staff Accountant will be involved with the daily financial process with focus in the accounts payable area. The position will be located in Boston, Mass and will report to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable of our domestic corporation
• Review general ledger coding on invoices
• Enter invoices and Purchase Orders into Great Plains
• Assist in Purchase Order process
• Responding to vendor inquiries regarding status on accounts
• Obtain department head approval for Accounts Payable invoices
• Prepare bank wiring instructions.
• Print checks for disbursement for domestic and international entries
• Record daily check and wire disbursements.
• Help with the month-end close process.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year corporate experience or accounts payable experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Accounting System Experience Required, Great Plains preferred
• Computer Knowledge: Excel, Word
• Verbal Communication skills a must
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
• Must be able to work independently

To Apply
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to jobs@explorica.com.

Explorica Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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Senior Accountant: Accounts Payable International

The Senior Accountant will be involved with daily financial process with primary focus in the international accounts payable area. The position will be located in Boston, Mass and will report to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable for our international corporation.
• Review general ledger coding on invoices.
• Prepare monthly recurring and adjusting journal entries to Great Plains
• Prepare monthly accruals and assist in monthly reporting cycle
• Post general ledger entries daily
• Reviewing A/P aging for domestic and internal entities
• Research and document account variances
• Reconciliation of Tour Directors expense reports with Invik Accounts
• Assist in daily A/P analysis of domestic and internal payments for cash management.
• Assist in discrepancies with wires, bank statements, vendor invoices.
• Obtain department head approval for Account Payable invoices
• Responding to vendor inquiries regarding status on accounts
• Prepare international banks wiring instructions
• Assisting in automation or future projects of the Accounts Payable Department.
• Assist in monthly financial close process.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years solid General Ledger Experience
• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Handle and perform the duties with little direct supervision
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listening skills.
• Experience assisting international clients or understanding of cultural differences
• Computer Knowledge: Accounting systems Great Plains(preferred) , Excel, Word
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion

To Apply
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to jobs@explorica.com.

Explorica Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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Software Developer

The software developer role designs, constructs, tests and maintains internal and external web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• The software developer maintains existing systems by monitoring and correcting software defects; works closely with other employees in areas such as program management, flights, and sales and marketing to ensure proper system operation.
• The software developer researches, designs and develops new systems to support the business needs of each functional area for the company.
• Creates technical specifications and test plans; writes and updates operational documentation.
• Consults with the appropriate employees concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and asks questions to obtain information, clarify details and implement needed changes or enhancements.
• Constantly updates technical knowledge and skills.
• Applies strong problem-solving skills and thinking laterally as part of a team, or individually, to meet the needs of an assigned project.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• At least 2 years of development experience using Microsoft .Net Technologies
• Working knowledge of:

  .Net 2.0 Framework (C#, ASP .Net)
  SQL Server
  HTML, XSL/XML, CSS
  Web Services

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to solve technical problems with programming experience and skills. The ability to apply logic and discipline to all problems with a consistent end result of resolution.
• A keen sense of organization, prioritization, multi-tasking, and attention to strict deadlines.
• Experience delivering results in a fast paced environment.
• A desire for a casual environment with aggressive goals.

To Apply
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to jobs@explorica.com.

Explorica Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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Sales Executive

The Sales Executive position for Explorica Inc. is responsible for the selling of educational tours for students. Depending on office location an SE may have a designated region, where he/she must maintain competitive sales numbers and call time. The SE is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction from start to finish. Working with the Sales Manager or Director, each SE is responsible for achieving sales goals by soliciting past business and prospecting new business.

Qualifications
Explorica recruits candidates who are motivated and persistent. In addition, we are looking for:

• Elite communication and organizational skills
• A strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills
• Ability and motivation to make 85+ contacts daily, at least 2 hrs per day on the phone with teachers
• Sales/Telemarketing experience, preferably 1+ years
• Knowledge of culture and geography of Western Europe and/or Asia
• A four-year college degree
• A passion for foreign travel

To Apply
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to jobs@explorica.com. Please answer one of the following questions in your cover letter.

1. By providing examples, convince Explorica that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situation and environments.
2. Describe a time when you persuaded others to do something. What steps did you take to ensure that your voice was heard?
3. Describe, in detail, an example of when your persistence had a rewarding outcome. How did this make you feel? Would you invest your hard work to repeatedly see the same accomplishment?

Explorica Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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Program Associate (Boston, MA)
Explorica is seeking a program associate to assist program consultants with all aspects of the pre- and post-sales process. Responsibilities include and handling customer service calls, administrative support, mailing material packets, taking payments, and entering student applications. We seek employees who are organized, motivated, and persistent. You must have a four-year college degree and possess a solid working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Excel. You should also have work experience (although recent college graduates with summer job office experience and/or office internship experience will also be considered). Time spent living or traveling in Europe is a plus. To apply email your resume, salary history, and cover letter (we especially want to hear what sort of company culture you thrive in and what you believe are your greatest assets as a sales associate) to Human Resources at jobs@explorica.com. You must live in the greater Boston area or be planning to relocate in the near future. No phone calls, please.
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Sales Executive

The Sales Executive position for Explorica Inc. is responsible for the selling of educational tours for students. Depending on office location an SE may have a designated region, where he/she must maintain competitive sales numbers and call time. The SE is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction from start to finish. Working with the Sales Manager or Director, each SE is responsible for achieving sales goals by soliciting past business and prospecting new business.

Qualifications
Explorica recruits candidates who are motivated and persistent. In addition, we are looking for:

• Elite communication and organizational skills
• A strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills
• Ability and motivation to make 85+ contacts daily, at least 2 hrs per day on the phone with teachers
• Sales/Telemarketing experience, preferably 1+ years
• Knowledge of culture and geography of Western Europe and/or Asia
• A four-year college degree
• A passion for foreign travel

To Apply
Please email your resume and detailed cover letter to jobs@explorica.com. Please answer one of the following questions in your cover letter.

1. By providing examples, convince Explorica that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situation and environments.
2. Describe a time when you persuaded others to do something. What steps did you take to ensure that your voice was heard?
3. Describe, in detail, an example of when your persistence had a rewarding outcome. How did this make you feel? Would you invest your hard work to repeatedly see the same accomplishment?

Explorica Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Senior Accountant (Toronto, Ontario)
The Senior Accountant will be involved with daily financial process with primary focus on tour activities occurring in Canada. The position will be located in Canada and will report to the CFO located in Boston.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and payroll for the Canadian Entries.
• Post general ledger entries daily
• Print checks, prepare wires, and make deposits daily.
• Reviewing A/P and A/R aging reports
• Track and record GST in accounting system
• Review coding on invoices and PO and enter into Great Plains software.
• Develop and maintain relationships with our international vendors and clients
• Maintain open line of communication with Department Heads and CFO.
• Prepare monthly recurring and adjusting journal entries
• Prepare monthly accruals and assist in monthly reporting cycle with US corporation.
• Research and document account variances verses budgets
• Perform Bank Reconciliations and determine cash management requirements
• Assisting in automation or future projects.
• Assist in monthly financial close process.

Requirements

• Must have 3-5 years solid General Ledger Experience
• BS in Accounting or equivalent work experience
• Handle and perform the duties with little direct supervision
• Self motivated
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listening skills.
• Computer Knowledge: Great Plains (preferred), Excel, Word
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
• Ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Compensation
Explorica offers a generous base salary and commission plan. Explorica also offers medical, dental, a generous paid time off policy and travel perks.

To Apply
Communication skills are critical for success in this position, so we want you to write a cover letter telling us about yourself. We especially want to hear what sort of company culture you thrive in. PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

Email your resume, salary history, and cover letter to jobs@explorica.ca. You must live in the area or planning to relocate in the near future (sorry, no relocation packages provided). Please no phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office.

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Program Consultant (Toronto, Ontario)
Explorica is seeking a sales professional with strong prospecting skills and direct sales experience for our Toronto office. Our sales conducted over the phone to existing clients and strong prospects, all of whom are teachers. Our sales professionals are experts in building long-term relationships with teachers.

Qualifications
We seek employees who are motivated, persistent and will be committed to delivering the highest level of service to our customers. In addition you should possess:

• Excellent prospecting skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills
• A three or four-year university or college degree.
• A strong customer focus and excellent customer service skills
• Ability and motivation to make 40+ contacts daily (expect 3-4 hrs per day on the phone with teachers and parents).
• Knowledge of culture and geography of Western Europe and/or Asia.
• A passion for foreign travel
• Bilingual in French (prefered, but not required)

Compensation
Explorica offers a generous base salary and commission plan. Explorica also offers medical, dental, a generous paid time off policy and travel perks.

To Apply
Communication skills are critical for success in this position, so we want you to write a cover letter telling us about yourself. We especially want to hear what sort of company culture you thrive in. PLEASE NOTE: Only resumes with cover letters will be considered.

Email your resume, salary history, and cover letter to jobs@explorica.ca. You must live in the area or planning to relocate in the near future (sorry, no relocation packages provided). Please no phone calls or unscheduled visits to the office.

Tour Directors
Do you know the European Continent inside and out? Do you have a wealth of knowledge and the confidence to share it with others? We're looking for bilingual people who have at least one year of European travel industy experience. You must be living in or based in Europe for the tour season to be considered.You must enjoy helping young North America travelers to discover everything that Europe has to offer. You will accompany and lead European tours of varying sizes throughout the year. You will be responsible for the well-being of these groups. You will be expected to research specific destinations and provide commentary on the destination countries, as well as to suggest activities for periods of free time. You will check groups in and out of hotels, and you are the liaison between tour groups and travel suppliers such as hotels, restaurants, and bus companies. You are a trusted source of knowledge and you will be expected to share that knowledge with your tour groups. The perfect candidate should be fluent in English and at least one other language from our destination countries. You should have at least one year of experience leading tours in Europe and the ability to use digital cameras, hand-held computers, and email. This candidate should be a problem-solver who is energetic and prepared. This is a challenging position, but a rewarding one as well. If you are interested, please fill in the online application .