Learning And Development Specialist

Description
The Learning and Development Specialist will contibute to the firm's overall success of new hire orientation, training plan development, workshops, internship program, and more. You will be responsibile to provide support through developing and scheduling training sessions and meetings, managing expenses, developing and sending communications/announcements, maintenance of all learning systems, and booking registrations as required for group attendance.
What you will do:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Coordinates the training schedule with different departments
• Contributes to development of different curriculums
• Prepares periodic, standardized reports and analyses of development and training needs
• Pro-actively tracks class participation which includes rating and attendance and records into a database
• Prepares financial documents and reports
• Supports the internal and external training programs for the firm, targeting technical, software, business leadership and soft skills
• Maintains a record of all Firm employee memberships including AICPA, VSCPA and MACPA, process payments in a timely manner
• Reviews surveys of all firm learning sessions to ensure learning is effective and suggest changes as needed
• Maintains documentation for the firm’s NASBA accreditation
• Presents information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures
• Develops, updates and maintains current training materials, Training Flashes and/or any communication necessary
• Maintains all internal Learning Management Systems
• Designs, plans, organizes, or directs orientation and training programs for employees or customers
• Orders and prepares materials that are required to perform an effective training class
• Evaluates, reviews, and proofreads training materials for accuracy and thoroughness
• Negotiates contracts with clients or service providers

Position Requirements
What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Accounting, or a related field
• Ability to occasionally travel to facilitate workshops and trainings
• A positive attitude and passion for the Learning a Development profession.
• A desire to make a postive impact
• 2 years of experience coordinating projects (or events) and resources
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong Communicator

Bonus points

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, Accounting , or a related field
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of CPA licensure requirements
• Experience in a training department

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.
EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.