Accounts Payable Accountant

Tierra Encantada is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®. We have corporate and franchise centers and are rapidly expanding through regional and national growth.

At Tierra, we value diversity and know that diversity makes the world a better place. We are team-focused and value members who support each other. We take ownership and are accountable for our work and responsibilities. We have a passion for excellence and are always working to make things amazing for our staff, our families, and the children we care for. These core values guide our decisions across the business.

This newly created position will be joining our small finance team to take ownership for Accounts Payable. This position will report to our Accounting Manager. Our goal is to find a finance professional that is interested in learning and growing with a company. Someone that is excited about being a part of creating a foundation for the department – and developing and implementing new processes and protocols to support our growth. This position will collaborate across multiple departments within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain vendor records (W9, certificate of insurance, contract) and add new vendors to QBO
• Review vendor invoices and receipts for appropriate approval and documentation (research invoices/receipts as needed), General Ledger account coding, and entry into QBO
• Review credit card and bank transactions to record in QBO with appropriate General Ledger account and Budget coding.
• Review Rent and Utilities accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments
• Process weekly check run and online payments
• Assist in processing annual 1099s for vendors
• Train employees across departments on proper General Ledger accounts for expenses
• Cross train in Accounts Receivable to serve as backup and assist as needed
• Maintain organized accounting files and records
• Able to handle confidential information in professional manner and has strong understanding of the requirement of discretion inherent in the position
• Miscellaneous projects and administrative duties as assigned
• Assist with monthly reporting, including but not limited to prepaid expense schedules, accrued expense schedules, accounts payable reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and spend analysis/trend reporting.

Qualifications:

This position is perfect for a detail-oriented “doer” that is adaptable and thinks quickly on their feet. Specific characteristics and background we are looking for are:

• Associates or Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent additional work experience)
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and Google G-suite
• Knowledgeable in GAAP accounting principles
• Self-directed with excellent organizational skills and high standard of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes
• Ability to work with a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Desire for continuous improvement and identifying areas for process improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications, education, and experience. Tierra Encantada offers the standard benefits in addition to 6-week parental leave, discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment, flexible work environment, and employee-focused events (annual family event, company happy hours, team outings, quarterly lunch & learns, employee holiday party). Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a credit and background check. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.