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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">About Beacon Hill Schools</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Beacon Hill Schools is a growing Georgia-based organization providing high‑quality, curriculum‑driven early childhood education. We offer full‑time, year‑round programming for children ages six weeks through pre‑kindergarten. Our schools are purpose‑built, owned by our parent company, and operated by a dedicated corporate team in partnership with on‑site directors. As we expand, we remain committed to creating exceptional learning environments for children, families, and staff.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Position Summary</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced <span style="font-weight: bold">Senior Accountant</span> to support our expanding portfolio of early childhood education centers. This role owns corporate and multi‑site accounting operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger, and full‑cycle payroll.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Senior Accountant will work closely with Finance, Operations, and HR leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash‑flow management, and compliance. This is a key role in a fast‑growing organization and is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands‑on environment.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Accounts Payable (AP)</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Receive, code, and process vendor invoices across multiple school locations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Validate invoice accuracy, secure approvals, and ensure timely payments</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain vendor relationships and support cash‑flow planning</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Accounts Receivable (AR)</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Record and reconcile weekly deposits from each school’s POS/tuition system</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare billing statements, monitor collections, and manage past‑due accounts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner with center directors to resolve discrepancies and improve AR performance</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Reconciliations & General Ledger</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and locations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, adjustments) and maintain general ledger integrity</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prepare financial schedules and reconciliation summaries for leadership</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support month‑end close, audit preparation, and tax documentation</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Payroll Management</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage full‑cycle, multi‑site payroll from timesheet review to vendor/ACH submission</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay changes</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain payroll compliance and respond to payroll inquiries</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Reporting & Analysis</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track and forecast site‑level cash needs and identify variances</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provide actionable insights into center‑level performance</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recommend accounting or operational process improvements</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Qualifications</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Must be located in GA!</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Required Experience</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum <span style="font-weight: bold">5 years of progressive accounting experience</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience supporting <span style="font-weight: bold">multi‑site or multi‑unit operations</span> (e.g., franchisees, childcare centers, clinics, gyms, retail, restaurants, etc.)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger, and payroll</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency with accounting software, Excel, Intuit QuickBooks, and financial systems</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Skills & Attributes</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly organized with exceptional attention to accuracy</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to support a lean team and operate without layers of hierarchy</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly with non‑finance stakeholders</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong relationship‑building skills with directors, vendors, and internal teams</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High integrity when handling sensitive financial and employee information</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comfortable in a fast‑paced, scaling environment</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | Beacon Hill Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.</span></p>

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