Would you like an Accounting position that allows you to do more than debits and credits? Envision yourself working in an exciting environment where every day is different from the next and your expertise is valued. Does that sound good? If so, the Operational Accountant position at Bright Horizons could be a great next step for you.
Operational Accountant at Bright Horizons, you will play a key role in helping the child care centers and schools with accounting transactions and analyzing their results.
You will be integral in the month-end close process, responsible for analyzing center operating results, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and provide accounting guidance to center directors. In this role, you will continue to grow your accounting skills and be encouraged to be creative with how to best work through each task you are given.
This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters.
Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, other related field or 2 years experience in an Accounting role in lieu of degree
• 1-3 years of professional experience in Accounting or other financial department roles

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in Month end Accounting
• Balance Sheet experience
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Comfort with ERP systems
  At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

• Perform month-end accounting for centers/schools including: Complete cash and other balance sheet reconciliations and research.
• Resolve bank reconciling items with applicable centers and treasury.
• Review and analyze operating results and explain fluctuations.
• Calculate and/or record journal entries for expense and revenue accruals.
• Process and send client bills and other related invoice support.
• Partner with center staff on a regular basis to ensure tuitions, discounts, receipts, and accounts receivables are accurate in center accounting system.
• Review client contracts and ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Research variances between center accounting system and general ledger.
• Communicate regularly via phone and e-mail with center staff and regional managers to provide accounting expertise and to answer questions and explain accounting practices.