Be a difference maker, with Learning Care Group. We are a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. As early education leaders, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school-and beyond? Their future begins now. And so does yours.
The temporary Staff Accountant will be responsible for standard general ledger related accounting functions that are required for period end, quarter end and year end closes. The duties require that strict deadlines must be met with respect to bank reporting and internal management reporting. Provide management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.

This is a temporary opportunity for approximately 9 months. 
  Major duties:

• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including journal entries, budget preparation and reconciliations of accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary.
• Prepare period end reconciliations of standard balance sheet accounts including various current and non-current assets and accrued liabilities using PeopleSoft General Ledger, review for reasonableness and provide the final draft to supervisor for review by assigned deadlines.
• Review and analyze period-end fluctuations in assigned income statement and/or balance sheet accounts including variances to various metrics within assigned deadlines.
• Prepare and/or review various month end reports and assist in review of PeopleSoft generated reports prior to distribution within assigned deadlines.
• Specific accounts could include: fixed assets, real estate leases, federal food revenue, deferred revenue, accrued copier expense, accrued custodial expense, accrued utilities and intangibles.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or business/finance required
• Internship or 1-2 years of experience in a corporate accounting role preferred

 

We at Learning Care Group know our best asset is our people! So we've made a commitment to ensure all employees feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that is competitive and exceeds your expectations. That means market-relevant compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits (including life insurance, dental, vision, as well as medical available for full-time positions), and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it's simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and create difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth through ongoing training and development so you can give children a great start. We also offer tuition reimbursement, assistance with gaining a CDA (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree), and our exclusive Master Teacher program to enhance your skills-and increase your pay. Don't wait. Start strong today.