Accountant

Lantern Learning Group • San Antonio, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant supports day-to-day financial operations, including cash management, accounts payable, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role also assists leadership with financial analysis, month-end close activities, and maintaining accurate records that support audits and general ledger integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Long periods of sitting at a desk
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 40 lbs
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment
• This role requires occasional local travel for training or center visits, occasional overnight travel for conferences, and periodic required travel to San Antonio, TX, for in-person Mission Team meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Sage Intacct preferred
• Experience with Bill.com and Bill Spend & Expense preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor balances for all cash accounts and initiate transfers as needed
• Manage the accounts payable process
• Manage all credit card users across all locations
• Perform bank and credit card account reconciliations
• Manage all payment methods and account signers across locations
• Pull reports and record income from the childcare management platform
• Ensure documentation is available for reconciling general ledger accounts and audits
• Assist the Controller with month-end close activities
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger postings and reconcile accounts as needed
• Assist leadership with questions and review of financial statements
• Create ad-hoc Excel spreadsheets and financial analysis as needed
• Participate collaboratively as part of the Mission Team and support organizational goals

Benefits

• Employer-covered medical coverage through BCBS
• Employee Wellness Program
• FSA/HSA enrollment options
• Voluntary Dental & Vision coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – $10,000
• Voluntary Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accruals start day 1
• 13–15 paid holidays annually
• 2 days of paid Bereavement Leave
• Annual $720 cell phone allotment
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Scholarship program
• Lantern Learning Group Paid Family Leave (LLGPFL)
• 401(k) with 6% match, no wait time for vesting once eligible
• CDA Program Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level