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Bright Horizons is hiring an Accountant responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements for their business area. The role involves timely posting of month-end P&L and Balance Sheet transactions, supporting business queries, and maintaining professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Highlights

Manage timely and accurate posting of accounting transactions for designated business areas
Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations and assess fluctuations
Review operating results and variances with senior management
Identify, escalate risks and opportunities within financial processes
Collaborate with finance team and communicate financial information to business units
Maintain confidentiality and respond appropriately to sensitive issues
Perform ad-hoc financial analyses as required
Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel; comfortable with ERP systems
Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 2+ years relevant experience
Annual salary range: $62,000 - $65,000 with medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement benefits

Accountant Full Description

Accountant (hybrid)

Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02459

Corporate

Full time

Step into a role as an Accountant at Bright Horizons, you will be primarily responsible for the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements for the respective area of the business that you support. You will take part in ensuring the month end P&L and Balance Sheet transactions are posted timely and will support other areas of the business with related queries. At times you may be asked to speak with external parties, such as clients, and require attention to detail, timeliness, and professionalism. You will receive support from your manager and team as you master the skills to be a successful Accountant at Bright Horizons.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at our headquarters in Newton MA.

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.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurate posting of accounting transactions as it pertains to the area of the business you support
Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, with careful attention to ensuring fluctuations and balances are appropriate
Review operating results with senior management, including variances to budget and forecast where necessary
Identify and escalate any risks and opportunities as you become aware of them
Collaborate and communicate with the wider finance team members
Evidence preventative and detective controls to management
Report financial information to the business and support with follow up queries
Work professionally as a trusted partner to internal and external customers
Keep up to date with organizational changes, financial regulations, and the marketplace
Respond timely and appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality
Perform ad-hoc analysis as required

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business degree - A minimum of two years of relevant experience would be considered in lieu of noted college degree - required
Internship to 3 years of relevant experience - preferred

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

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The annual starting salary for this position is between $62,000 - 65,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.Compensation: 62,000-65,000

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Original Job Description

Accountant (hybrid)

Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02459

Corporate

Full time

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at our headquarters in Newton MA.

Responsibilities

Timely and accurate posting of accounting transactions as it pertains to the area of the business you support
Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, with careful attention to ensuring fluctuations and balances are appropriate
Review operating results with senior management, including variances to budget and forecast where necessary
Identify and escalate any risks and opportunities as you become aware of them
Collaborate and communicate with the wider finance team members
Evidence preventative and detective controls to management
Report financial information to the business and support with follow up queries
Work professionally as a trusted partner to internal and external customers
Keep up to date with organizational changes, financial regulations, and the marketplace
Respond timely and appropriately to issues requiring confidentiality
Perform ad-hoc analysis as required

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business degree - A minimum of two years of relevant experience would be considered in lieu of noted college degree - required
Internship to 3 years of relevant experience - preferred

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

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

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