Accountant - revenue reconciliation (Grand Rapids, MI)

We are growing our team at Redstone Corner Early Learning and adding an Accountant whose main responsibility will be revenue reconciliation. Children come first and so does looking after the teachers. What you will do • Track costs around family communication against budget and explain variances to managers. • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to enrolment, and clear open items. • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. What we are looking for • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with enrolment. Working arrangement • Contract for nine months, with clear deliverables from the first week. • On site in Grand Rapids. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.