Senior Accountant
About Beacon Hill Schools
Beacon Hill Schools is a growing Georgia-based organization providing high‑quality, curriculum‑driven early childhood education. We offer full‑time, year‑round programming for children ages six weeks through pre‑kindergarten. Our schools are purpose‑built, owned by our parent company, and operated by a dedicated corporate team in partnership with on‑site directors. As we expand, we remain committed to creating exceptional learning environments for children, families, and staff.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to support our expanding portfolio of early childhood education centers. This role owns corporate and multi‑site accounting operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger, and full‑cycle payroll.
The Senior Accountant will work closely with Finance, Operations, and HR leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash‑flow management, and compliance. This is a key role in a fast‑growing organization and is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands‑on environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP)
Receive, code, and process vendor invoices across multiple school locations
Validate invoice accuracy, secure approvals, and ensure timely payments
Maintain vendor relationships and support cash‑flow planning
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Record and reconcile weekly deposits from each school’s POS/tuition system
Prepare billing statements, monitor collections, and manage past‑due accounts
Partner with center directors to resolve discrepancies and improve AR performance
Reconciliations & General Ledger
Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and locations
Post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, adjustments) and maintain general ledger integrity
Prepare financial schedules and reconciliation summaries for leadership
Support month‑end close, audit preparation, and tax documentation
Payroll Management
Manage full‑cycle, multi‑site payroll from timesheet review to vendor/ACH submission
Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, promotions, and pay changes
Maintain payroll compliance and respond to payroll inquiries
Reporting & Analysis
Track and forecast site‑level cash needs and identify variances
Provide actionable insights into center‑level performance
Recommend accounting or operational process improvements
Qualifications
Must be located in GA!
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience supporting multi‑site or multi‑unit operations (e.g., franchisees, childcare centers, clinics, gyms, retail, restaurants, etc.)
Strong understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger, and payroll
Proficiency with accounting software, Excel, Intuit QuickBooks, and financial systems
Skills & Attributes
Highly organized with exceptional attention to accuracy
Ability to support a lean team and operate without layers of hierarchy
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly with non‑finance stakeholders
Strong relationship‑building skills with directors, vendors, and internal teams
High integrity when handling sensitive financial and employee information
Comfortable in a fast‑paced, scaling environment
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | Beacon Hill Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering
a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.