Brilliant Angels Academy is a diverse childhood community where all children and adults feel loved, respected, and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. We are located within the tight knit community of Dellwood in North St. Louis County. Our newly renovated space allows us the capacity to care for and nurture over 100 children, 64 of which are under the age of 36 months. Our staff consists of approximately 35 members. At Brilliant Angels Academy we believe that each child is unique and deserves an opportunity to experience the joys of childhood. Our integrated curriculum blended with developmentally appropriate practices encourages learning through play, exploration, experimentation, and interaction. Because we believe that a child’s emotional development is the foundation for lifelong health, growth, and learning, our staff commits to developing healthy relationships with everyone involved in our children’s lives. These relationships focus on emotional safety, social safety, and environmental safety. With this safety in place, we allow children and adults to showcase what they know, and to continually build on their knowledge in all areas. Our leadership is committed to ensuring that all individuals, children, parents, caregivers, faculty, and staff, are seen and heard and feel that they belong to our community.

Job Title: Administrative Specialist - Bookkeeping
Location: Dellwood, MO
Position Type: Full Time/Salaried
Pay Range: $42,500 - $45,760 annual salary

*** ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA THIS LINK: https://wkf.ms/48seKOp***

Position Summary: The Brilliant Angels Academy Admin Specialist: Bookkeeper maintains accurate books on accounts payable, receivable, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. This role will perform daily bookkeeping tasks such as monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, and record payments and adjustments. They will also assist with basic HR duties like new hire documents, compliance, and temporary disability insurance and workers compensation filings, and overseeing the proper inputting of hours.

Primary Interactions: The Bookkeeper will partner with Brilliant Angels center staff, families, and the center director, to support the mission, vision, and values of Brilliant Angels Academy.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred. Appropriate Bookkeeping Certification is a plus. 3 years previous bookkeeping experience required, preferably within an early childhood setting. Bilingual is a plus.

Supervisory and Administrative Responsibilities: No supervision of others is required for this position.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process within R&R’s QuickBooks Online accounting system
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct customer ledger and general ledger, with the proper classification and budget line item
• Bring the books to the trial balance stage
• Perform partial checks of the posting process
• Process accounts payable and pay bills in a timely manner, according to cash-flow projections and with the approval of the Executive Director
• Pay invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, preparing disbursements, and obtaining authorization of payment.
• Manage expense requests & purchase orders as well as internal reimbursements
• Prepare financial reports and reconcile accounts
• Maintain historical records by filing documents both physically and within QuickBooks
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls and protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Skills and Attributes/Competencies: Strong

• Basic accounting knowledge, proven bookkeeping experience
• Understanding of industry benchmarks in accounting best practices
• Knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP or other industry-standard accounting frameworks
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet software
• Data entry
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with huge volumes of complex data
• Proficiency in English, MS Office or Google Suite
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must have QuickBooks Online Expertise

Environmental Factors: Time will be spent mainly in office, parent and community facing. Noise and activity levels can be high; children come and go at all times. Position requires a health screen, hepatitis A vaccination, and background screenings. BAA is a busy, unique environment. Employees are expected to participate fully in the life of the Center. Must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Refuge & Restoration and Brilliant Angels Academy values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. As a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. R&R and BAA do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Join us in and support the brilliance of our community at the R&R Marketplace by submitting your resume via this link: https://wkf.ms/48seKOp, and selecting “Administrative Specialist: Bookkeeping (BAA)” as the position applied for.

Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024

*** ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA THIS LINK: https://wkf.ms/48seKOp***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $45,760.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63136: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person