Staff Accountant

Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?At Little Sprouts, we are key players in a fast-growing industry. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the primary goal of this role is to be responsible for all general ledger transactions, technical accounting matters, closing the books in an accurate and timely fashion as well as audit related deliverables at Little Sprouts and all subsidiaries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, reviewing, and analysis of the financial statements in a timely and accurate fashion on a monthly and annual basis in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation including profit & loss statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows according to GAAP.
• Maintain prepaid expenses schedule and amortize expenses accurately over the relevant periods.
• Calculate and record monthly accruals for various expenses, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Participate in the annual audit, annual tax filings, and annual personal property tax filing processes.
• Participate in monthly flux analysis.
• Creating reports and updates based on data analysis in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Assisting with development, implementation, and review of fiscal policies and memos.
• Assist in special projects, including but not limited to IT initiatives and process improvements, to support the company’s growth.
• Interacts with management from within and outside of the accounting department to respond in an accurate and timely fashion to inquiries related to the group’s activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 
• 1-3 years or more of accounting knowledge or similar experience. 
• Knowledge of GAAP is required, and IFRS is a plus. 
• Above average system skills – preferred experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 365, Paylocity or ADP, advanced Excel, Procare AR, and billing systems. 
• Ability to roll up sleeves and be proactive to obtain needed information.  
• Strong verbal communication skills are required to communicate issues and give senior management concise, thoughtful updates. 
• Good people, team building, and leadership skills. 
• Intermediate technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition, including tax-friendly tuition reduction options.   
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including health, dental, & vision all effective from hire date. Additional benefit selections, including pet insurance.  
• Free immediate subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.  
• 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).  
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.  
• Employee referral program available.  
• #LI-hybrid

How It Gets Done:

• Is able to work at least a full-time, 40-hour a week schedule, sometimes off-hours as the business requires (i.e., deadlines, networking events, conferences, business dinners, etc.).
• Is able to sit for long periods of time at a computer in a primarily sedentary position; manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Limited travel may be required (less than 10% of time), valid passport required.

We are growing!Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, the largest childcare and early education group in Europe. The company provides award-winning early education and childcare in the Northeast US through Little Sprouts (MA & NH), Building Blocks and Child’s World Academy (CT), and Heartworks, Loveworks & STEAMworks (VT). Our employees are passionate about serving children with joy and confidence every day so we are able to create a family and employee experience that is so much more than just daycare. Together, we are on a meaningful journey to elevate those who dedicate their careers to helping children learn, thrive, and grow.
DEI Commitment Statement:Little Sprouts LLC is a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers. Little Sprouts LLC provides award-winning early education and child care across 39 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a