Senior Staff Accountant

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®. We have corporate and franchise centers and are rapidly expanding through national growth.

At Tierra Encantada, we value diversity and know that diversity makes the world a better place. We are team-focused and value members who support each other.

We take ownership and are accountable for our work and responsibilities. We have a passion for excellence and are always working to make things amazing for our staff, our families, and the children we care for.

These core values guide our decisions across the business.

You will be joining our Accounting / Finance team to take ownership mainly for Accounts Receivable and other month-end activities.

This position will report to our Accounting Manager. Our goal is to find a Accounting / Finance professional that is interested in learning and growing with a company.

Someone that is excited about being a part of creating a foundation for the department - and developing and implementing new processes and protocols to support our growth.

This position will collaborate across multiple departments within the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain Customer Accounts - includes account set up, billing, bi-weekly and monthly payment collection
• Ensure Customer Accounts are up-to-date, including new enrollments, withdrawals, changes in enrollment, changes in billing, etc.
• Assist in the Month End Closing process through maintaining various Balance Sheet reconciliation schedules. Including but not limited to, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, customer deposits / prepayments, and ASC 842 Lease Accounting
• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries. Including but not limited to, prepaid expense allocations, depreciation / amortization, revenue adjustments / accruals, customer deposit forfeitures, ASC 842 Lease Accounting Entries.
• Ensure all scholarship and grant accounts applications are completed as needed and money is collected.
• Review transactions in QBO with appropriate General Ledger account and Budget coding.
• Train employees across departments on proper General Ledger accounts for expenses
• Cross train in Accounts Payable to serve as backup and assist as needed
• Maintain organized accounting files and records
• Able to handle confidential information in professional manner and has strong understanding of the requirement of discretion inherent in the position
• Miscellaneous projects and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications :

This position is perfect for a detail-oriented "doer" that is adaptable and thinks quickly on their feet. Specific characteristics and background we are looking for are :

• Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent additional work experience)
• 3-5 Years Experience in the Accounting field
• Experience with full general ledger accounting and month end closing
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Google G-suite
• Knowledgeable in GAAP accounting principles
• Self-directed with excellent organizational skills and high standard of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes
• Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Desire for continuous improvement and identifying areas for process improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications, education, and experience. Tierra Encantada offers the standard benefits in addition to 6-week parental leave, discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment, flexible work environment, and employee-focused events (annual family event, company happy hours, team outings, quarterly lunch & learns, employee holiday party).

Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a credit and background check. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.