Staff Accountant Varma Education Group - 3.1 Morristown, NJ Job Details Full-time $51,000 - $60,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Benefits administration Confidential information handling Spreadsheets Corporate accounting Bachelor's degree QuickBooks Data entry Accounting and finance experience Full Job Description Company Overview Varma Education Group is a franchisee of Primrose Schools, which is a respected national franchise dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and care to children and families across the country. With a focus on innovative learning environments and a commitment to excellence, our schools serve children from six weeks old through kindergarten and after-school programs, fostering growth and development in a nurturing setting. Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing various accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and supporting compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Your expertise will help maintain the integrity of our financial data, contribute to month-end close processes, and support operational efficiency across our organization. Duties Prepare and record journal entries, including double-entry bookkeeping, to ensure accurate financial reporting. Perform account reconciliations for the general ledger, balance sheets, and subsidiary accounts using accounting systems like QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage. Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and collections. Conduct detailed account analysis and perform balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify data integrity. Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Support internal controls related to compliance and assist with audit preparations. Utilize financial software such as Workday, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or Paychex for payroll processing and data entry tasks. Assumes proper recording of receipts and expenditures in all funds for the district. Reviews all bank account reconciliations. Periodically reviews student activities accounts and food service accounts for accuracy. Prepares monthly closing entries and financial statements for all funds. Maintains general fixed asset account group. Prepares and distributes monthly budget reports. Provides technical assistance to those charges with the keeping of financial records. Submits claims for refunds on sales and fuel taxes. Performs periodic internal audit tasks on all funds. Prepares tuition contracts, tuition adjustment and billing to sending districts. Assist in the preparation of all payroll reports for accuracy and timely completion. Prepares and maintains analysis of health benefit payments and receivable. Is responsible for ensuring that the district complies with all record retention requirements, ensuring a proper audit trail. Assists in budget preparation. Assists in year-end close of accounting system. Assists in the preparation of the CAFR, and performs routine work involved in preparing for the annual audit. Assists in grant expenditure reporting and draw downs. Checks the preparation of annual tax withholding statements for accuracy. Checks and certifies payroll information for completeness and accuracy. Reconciliation of Quarterly and Yearly Social Security Reports for distribution to State and Federal Government Monthly Tuition Reconciliation Dashboard completion Qualifications Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university. Two to Five years experience in the accounting field, preferably in a school setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Required U.S. Citizenship or alien status, and required criminal history background check Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with familiarity in corporate accounting principles and governmental accounting practices. Strong knowledge of GAAP standards and technical accounting concepts. Experience working with various accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and spreadsheets management. Familiarity with payroll systems like ADP or UltiPro is preferred. Excellent numeracy skills combined with strong attention to detail for account reconciliation and account analysis tasks. Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially while demonstrating integrity in all work activities. Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and support customer service initiatives related to financial inquiries. Join us as a Staff Accountant to play a crucial role in maintaining our organization's financial health while growing your career within a dynamic environment committed to excellence!

Pay:

$51,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off

Work Location:

In person