Accounting Manager

The role

You will support the development of systems, processes, policies, and procedures for a non-profit network of preschools and a product team. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, fixed assets, leasing, tax, and accounts payable. You will also assist with technical accounting research and external reporting.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day operations of accounting processes and procedures
• Handle end-to-end general ledger accounting, fixed asset, leasing, tax, and accounts payable
• Support monthly close and accounting reporting deliverables
• Assist with technical accounting research for US GAAP and tax-related matters
• Support preparation of external reporting
• Partner in creating and maintaining accounting policies and procedures to support internal control
• Improve current systems and solve challenges related to future system and process design

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience managing the full monthly close process, including reconciliations and financial reporting
• Experience and proficiency at researching technical accounting and tax matters
• History of working in an accounting function in a fast-growing, dynamic work environment

Nice to have

• CPA certification
• At least two years of public accounting experience
• Experience with preparing Form 990 and not-for-profit accounting and tax
• Ability to translate business objectives into financial data structures used to support measurement of performance, with a keen eye for simplification
• Ability to implement required accounting systems, policies, and processes, including process improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• History of designing, rationalizing, implementing, and documenting internal controls
• Experience supporting the implementation of Netsuite, Ramp, or other ERPs

Benefits

• 15 paid days of vacation
• 4 days of paid personal time off
• 9 paid days of sick (care) time
• 9 paid holidays
• 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care

Before you apply

• Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
• Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Bezos Academy operates a multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities offering Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families. They also create tools, products, and technology to reach young children and their caregivers.