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Magic Memories Child Development Center Staff Accountant in West Norriton, Pennsylvania
For a child care and educational company (My 2nd Home Learning Center, Inc. d/b/a Magic Memories Early Learning Schools - Jeffersonville, PA): Hiring a Staff Accountant who can perform the following duties:
• Develops, implements, and manages accounting, and budgetary systems and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Establishes and maintains the company's accounting practices and procedures, the timely preparation of its financial reports and the adherence to internal controls.
• Maintains the proper accounting and budgetary controls in accordance with organization policies and guidelines.
• Assures accurate and timely fund balances in all fund accounts.
• Reviews all accounts receivable, customer invoices, deposits, vendor bills, vendor payments and other transactions.
• Performs credit and collection functions, as necessary.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and increase revenue.
• Manages the monthly and year-end closing process.
• Assists with the development and implementation of fiscally responsible short and long-term budgets and financial plans; collaborates on the annual tuition increase process.
• Performs month-end bank reconciliations.
• Prepares, maintains, and/or verifies a variety of accounting, financial, and statistical reports, records, ledgers, logs, and files; gather, assemble, tabulate, enter, check, verify, balance, adjust, record, and file financial data; codes data according to prescribed accounting procedures; reviews information to ensure accurate reporting; resolve discrepancies; establish and maintain various files and records.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the President, VP of Programs, Regional Directors, and Directors.
• Analyzes, interprets, and communicates operating results in comparison with budgets, operating policies and trends.
• Prepares financial reports for funders as requested by the President or VP of Programs.
• Maintains Financial tracking systems and reporting for Loans and Grants in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepares and plans for quarterly and annual taxes & reporting.
• Serves as the liaison with vendors and effectively manages vendor relationships related to office administration, audit, taxation, legal, regulatory, risk management, insurance, and cash management issues.
• Manages office equipment & systems; ensures equipment is maintained and in working order.
• Maintains an inventory of office supplies; orders supplies as needed.
• Manages all program expenditures for classrooms and programs, including paper goods, cleaning supplies, educational materials, furniture, and equipment, etc. Assists VP of Programs and Business Assistant in purchasing equipment and materials.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma with a minimum of 14 years of experience in accounting, finance or business, or
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business or related field with at least 3 years of experience in the field, or
• Master's degree in accounting, finance or business or related field with an internship or some experience.
Skills:
• Strong communication and speaking skills, in-person and over the phone.
• Ability to interact and lead multicultural groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated "hands on" experience in the management of finance, accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and reporting; experience should include strategic business. planning, financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Working knowledge of risk management, taxes, insurance, internal controls, and audits.
• Advanced skills in accounting systems (QuickBooks) and the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility o coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in work, exercising good judgment and discretion at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully complete criminal, child abuse history, FBI clearances and credit background checks.
Job Type: Full Time (40 hours)
Salary: Based on experience ($17-28)
Benefits:
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
Contact: Neydary Zambrano -- President, nzambrano@magicmemories.org