Staff Accountant

Spanish Schoolhouse LLC•Dallas, TX

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Spanish Schoolhouse is a premier Spanish immersion preschool network with over 25 years of operation, serving families across the DFW metroplex and Houston. Our program gives young children a bigger, brighter future — and our Finance team ensures the business behind the mission runs with the same excellence we bring to every classroom. This is more than a numbers role. Reporting to our head of Finance & Accounting, You'll be joining a collaborative, people-first finance function led by a dynamic and seasoned leader who is invested in your growth and values the work you bring every day. As Staff Accountant, you'll own the accuracy of our day-to-day financial operations — and you'll do it in an environment where the work genuinely matters. You'll work across a multi-site environment spanning corporate and franchise schools, so your ability to stay organized, catch what others miss, and communicate clearly across departments will make a real difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of accounting experience in a multi-site business environment
Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Solid grasp of financial regulations and compliance standards
Analytical mindset with a genuine commitment to accuracy — you find the error before anyone else does
A self-starter approach — you manage your own deadlines and don't wait to be asked
Strong cross-functional communication skills — you can explain financial data to non-finance colleagues clearly and without condescension

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus — but not required

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable and receivable — processing invoices, tracking payments, and monitoring refunds
Maintain the general ledger — recording daily transactions and posting accurate journal entries
Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts each month
Prepare income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and franchise royalty reports
Support internal and external audits and assist with tax filing preparation
Conduct variance analysis, surface discrepancies before they become problems, and assist with budget reviews
Partner with other departments on budgeting and forecasting to keep the organization aligned
Champion continuous improvement — identify process gaps and help build smarter workflows