Staff Accountant

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

Staff Accountant

The Learning Experience is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations and financial reporting for a growing, multi-entity organization. This onsite role is responsible for assisting with month-end close, reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting support while helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, experience working in ERP systems, and the ability to analyze financial performance in a fast-paced environment. This position partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and Operations teams and offers strong opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger maintenance
• Prepare account reconciliations and balance sheet schedules
• Support accurate financial reporting across multiple entities and business units
• Maintain integrity of financial records and accounting documentation
• Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Conduct variance analysis and identify operational or financial trends
• Support budgeting activities, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting schedules and documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and reporting requirements
• Support internal controls and accounting process improvements
• Utilize ERP systems including NetSuite, Oracle, Intacct, or similar platforms
• Assist with process automation and reporting enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Support financial system maintenance and accounting workflow improvements
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Operations teams on accounting initiatives
• Support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis requests for leadership
• Collaborate across departments to improve reporting accuracy and operational alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA progress or accounting certification a plus
• Minimum 24 years of accounting or finance experience in public accounting or corporate accounting environments preferred
• Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or Intacct preferred
• Experience with reporting or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Join The Learning Experience

• Opportunity to grow within a national multi-entity organization
• Exposure to financial reporting, forecasting, and operational finance
• Collaborative and team-oriented accounting environment
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Mission-driven organization focused on growth and operational excellence