Bookkeeper/Accounts Payable

Kiddies Playgroup Management operates multiple franchised Kiddie Academy Educational Childcare Learning Center locations in Chicagoland.

We’re looking for an experienced bookkeeper/accounts payable professional who can bring a strong data-driven accounting philosophy to our brand. The most successful candidate will be a well-rounded who brings solid business acumen to help define and improve our bookkeeping and accounts payable process.

Job Location: Primarily in our Glendale Heights corporate office. Some time is spent traveling to school locations within 20-45 minutes of the office. This is an on-site position.

Duties:

- Perform account analysis and reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial data
- Prepare and post entries into accounting software
- Generate financial reports for management review
- Utilize QuickBooks software for financial accounting tasks
- Implement accounting principles to accurately record expenses and revenues
- Conduct reconciliation to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare regulatory reports in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct cash flow analysis to monitor and manage cash flow activities
- Assist with finance activities as needed

Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in using QuickBooks accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and resolve issues effectively
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and external stakeholders

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 2 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person