Accounting Manager

Job Description

About Us

Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit dedicated to empowering every child to thrive in kindergarten and throughout life. We are committed to providing the right opportunities and resources for all children to reach their full potential. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kidango offers thousands of children, particularly those from low-income families, safe, healthy, and nurturing environments and relationships.

Beyond direct services, Kidango engages in policy work to leverage its expertise and drive systemic change in early childhood education at local, state, and federal levels. Our overarching goal is to ensure all children develop the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary to learn, grow, and realize their full potential.

About The Role

This role is responsible for directing and coordinating the Accounts Receivable and Credit and Collections functions, with a specific focus on parent billing and collections. The position also involves auditing physical inventory and the bids process. Key financial responsibilities include preparing payroll journal entries, managing cost allocations, conducting relevant general ledger account analyses, and supporting the monthly financial reporting process.

What You’ll Be Doing

Core Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable & Collections:
  • Complete adjustments to monthly classroom attendance entries.
  • Process credit card payments from parents.
  • Mail invoices and all past due notices to parents.
  • Accurately record all parent payments in the system.
  • Provide annual tax letters to parents as required.
  • Ensure the timely completion of agency-wide attendance data entry by specified department deadlines.
• Accounts Payable:
  • Manage all activities within the accounts payable function.
  • Review and approve vendor invoices for payment.
  • Process reimbursements for Daycare Home Childcare providers.
• Auditing & Reporting:
  • Prepare ad-hoc monthly reports for management review.
  • Conduct audits of the agency’s physical inventory.
  • Audit the agency’s bids process.
  • Audit the California Department of Education purchase approval process.
• General Ledger & Payroll:
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries.
  • Prepare fixed assets journal entries.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor, Department Director, CFO, CEO, and/or their designee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Experience: AA in Accounting and a minimum of two (2) years of related accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting or Finance is desired.
• Accounting Knowledge: General knowledge of accounting practices, including processing invoices for payment, preparing journal entries, and performing account reconciliation and analysis. Familiarity with principles, practices, regulations, and procedures as they relate specifically to accounts receivable.
• Language: Bilingual Spanish required.
• Technical Skills: Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Software Familiarity: Familiarity with accounting software, specifically SAGE Intacct, is a plus.

Compensation

Salary: $87,723.60 USD

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a health screening and TB test.
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance.
• Possess a valid Driver License.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Perks

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and contribute to changing the world.
• A friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues.
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package.
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world.

Commitment to a Fair and Inclusive Workplace

Drug-Free Workplace

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!