Accounting Analyst II - Remote Opportunity

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.  

KinderCare is seeking an experienced Accounting Analyst II to join our corporate accounting team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring grant funding and governmental awards are accurately recorded, monitored, reconciled, and reported in compliance with applicable accounting standards, grant requirements, and internal controls. 

As an Accounting Analyst II, you will also contribute to process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and provide support for financial and compliance audits. 

Responsibilities: 

• Determine appropriate accounting treatment for grant awards and funding agreements; monitor grant funding, expenditures, reimbursements, and related activity to ensure accurate recording in the general ledger and supporting sub-ledgers 

• Prepare detailed reporting and journal entries related to grant funding and supporting documentation; respond to requests related to financial and compliance audits 

• Analyze financial statement variances and investigate significant or unusual activity 

• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve discrepancies 

• Perform internal control activities and monitor compliance with established accounting and grant requirements; identify, document, and remediate control deficiencies; review and update accounting policies and procedures to support ongoing compliance; develop, document, implement, and execute new accounting processes and procedures as needed 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; 4+ years of corporate or public accounting experience 

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls 

• Experience researching and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions 

• Experience analyzing financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and variances; ability to identify accounting and compliance risks and develop practical solutions 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP 

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Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people. 

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.