org ) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships.

Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

About The Role

The Staff Accountant works under the general direction and supervision of the Finance Manager to provide accounting services including preparation of timely and accurate account reconciliations, journal entries, revenue, and expense allocations, lead the month-end closing process, and assist in the preparation of financial statements for internal and external users. What You’ll Be Doing Oversee Electronic Attendance audit. Responsible to prepare and submit EPAR to the State Responsible to maintain inventory subledger to match with GL Review and approve A/R, A/R aging, Cash Receipt, Salesforce journal entries.

Review and approve Parent Fee deposits and JE. Follow Provider's contract agreement, invoice template, etc. Review and approve provider payments from AR staff.

Parent fees write off, collections agency transmittal, etc. Review and approve AR aging report reconciliation. Prepare prepaid expense reconciliation.

Record Fixed Asset depreciation and prepare FA schedule. Assist in preparing the State Quarterly Reports. Bank reconciliations Assist in preparation of PRGL journal entries.

Assist in preparing monthly agency financial statements. Program budget versus actual variances analysis.

Requirements

Hire, train, supervise and evaluate accounting staff. Perform other duties as assigned by Finance/ Accounting Manager or Director of Finance.

Must pass a health screening and TB test Must pass background fingerprint clearance Must be 18 years or older The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance plus three or more years of related experience or equivalent preferred Excellent Excel skills required. Experience with Sage Intacct, Paysimple, Positive Pay, and Center Track software’s is a plus. Previous experience in public accounting and nonprofit environment a plus Self-motivated and able to plan daily workload effectively and efficiently.

An analytical thinker and a team player Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Willingness and ability to learn and to lead the accounting functions. Able to multitask prioritizes and works accurately while meeting deadlines. Demonstrated flexibility to accommodate changing priorities.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a great attention to detail. Comfortable and ability to manage high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment. Willing and able to work extended hours, if necessary, to meet pressing deadlines.

Impeccable integrity, high degree of discretion and excellent judgment Ability to provide leadership, accept responsibility, work independently, and set own goals in a professional manner. Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Supervisory experience required.

Compensation

$99,131.76 $99,131.76 USD Additional

Perks

An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems,